Patrice Kindl’s Letter to Parents: Writing for Teens About Very Bad People
In conjunction with the launch of her new book, Don't You Trust Me?, Patrice Kindl discusses writing evil protagonists.
In conjunction with the launch of her new book, Don't You Trust Me?, Patrice Kindl discusses writing evil protagonists.
On finishing a novel manuscript I've been working on for a year and a half, and having no idea what to write next.
Tips from YA dystopian author Madeline Dyer on deepening worldbuilding and incorporating new genres into a sequel.
Fun and educational activities in Lisbon and the surrounding area for families with children and teens.
A discussion of stories in which the villains win, and what they can offer readers, young and old.
A preview of my two accepted panels at the February 2017 conference of AWP, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.
With dystopian author Madeline Dyer, taking questions from teen writers and others who want to learn more about writing and the publishing industry.
Hollywood blockbusters based on YA novels vs. quirky indie films, many of them from other countries with English subtitles: Why we need the latter, too.
The value of writing workshops goes beyond nurturing a new generation of writers to nurturing a new generation of citizens who can speak truth to power.
From time to time people write me with questions about their upcoming trips to Portugal. A common question that I get is, "Should I rent a car?" Several years ago…