Children, the environment, and storytelling: a few simple words yet when combined can become a powerhouse for teaching children the importance of taking care of our planet. Belonging to a number of writing groups, being an author, ghostwriter, and editor, I recently began to wonder why more authors aren’t incorporating conservation tidbits into their story…
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Characters or Story – Which Comes First?
A number of articles about writing for children, and other genres suggest knowing your characters inside and out before beginning the story. In fact, information suggests that the author build the story around the characters once they are fully developed. While this is good advice, and many experienced authors recommend this technique, there are some…
How Do You Make a Good Story Worthy of Getting Past the Gatekeeper?
Just about every author knows about the “gatekeeper.” The dreaded acquisitions editor who decides if your manuscript is worthy of her attention and the publishing house’s backing. In other words, the editor who decides if your manuscript is worthy of a publishing contract. To make sure your ‘good’ story becomes a ‘worthy’ story, the Writer’s…