Book Review: Write! Write! Write!
Join us for a book review of Write! Write! Write! by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, a clever and colorful collection of poems for kids.
On Our Bookshelf: Great Gusts by Melanie Crowder and Megan Benedict
Join us for a review of “Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them” by Melanie Crowder and Megan Benedict.
What Writers Can Learn from Dolly Parton
Okay, you may have been hesitant with my article What Writers Can Learn from Walt Disney. You may have seen the Peanuts comic strip in a new light with What Writers Can Learn from Charles Schulz. But Dolly Parton? Surely, Kyle, you’re taking this thing too far! But hey, a writing job is more than […]
Lullaby For the King: A New Picture Book by Nikki Grimes by A Review by Carol Baldwin
The calendar tells me it’s October, but before you know it, December will be here and it’ll be time for the holidays. I’m getting ahead of the game with today’s book review. Many of you are familiar with the multi-talented award-winning children’s author Nikki Grimes. I’ve featured her books in verse for middle-grade students and young […]
How to Use ChatGPT (the Write Way)
Writing a novel with ChatGPT is exhausting. I should know, for I just spent the last few months doing so. But that’s for another blog post. Today, I want to talk about how people are using ChatGPT the wrong way. If you ask ChatGPT to write you a novel, it will likely say something along […]
Book Review & Giveaway: Since the Baby Came
Join us for a review of Kathleen Long Bostrom’s new book, ‘Since the Baby Came’, a story about new siblings, written in 16 poems.
How to Critique Poetry in 5 Steps
Join Karley as she shares five steps to critique poetry, giving helpful and encouraging feedback to your fellow poets.
5 Poetry Writing Tips for Children’s Authors
How can poetry writing tips improve your children’s books? Join Karley Conklin for 5 ways poetry can strengthen your fiction writing.
5 Poetry Prompts For National Poetry Month
Ready to celebrate National Poetry Month? Here are a few prompts to get you excited about writing poetry in April.
Shelter in Place, by Carol Baldwin
Majestic Lord, Ruler of the Universe, Help me to find shelter in You this day. You are my rock, my hiding place. a high tower to whom I can run. Always. Underneath the cover of your almighty wings, Let me know your protection. Love. Mercy. and comfort. “Be still and know that I am […]