Feb 26, 2014 | writing craft and process
where, oh where, is the voice coming from? Editors, agents and authors are always talking about that illusive VOICE – the voice of our characters, the author’s voice, the novel’s voice. But where does voice come from? And how can we find it? How can...
Feb 14, 2014 | personal growth, writing craft and process
I speak frequently at various children’s book writers and illustrators conferences and have become something of a craft junkie. While I thoroughly enjoy talking with authors and illustrators about the business of publishing and the market place, I’m...
Oct 24, 2013 | writing craft and process
Some time ago I posted about Revision [read post here]. Since that time, I’ve had the privilege to speak with dozens of authors about the revision process, revision techniques, and more. As recently as this past weekend, I spoke at a workshop about Robust Revision –...