writing advice | Lyn Miller-Lachmann

Posted on May 6, 2023 in Blog, Writing

Where Are the Parents?

Exploring the role of parents and other adults in middle grade and YA novels and how to have a great story without getting rid of the parents.

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 in Blog, Writing

A discussion of ableist language in books for children and teens and how to challenge the way kids talk about disability.

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 in Blog, Lego, Writing

A report on my first time teaching adults in a writing workshop, impressed by the expertise of the attendees.

Announcing a workshop I’m teaching on translating books for young readers, sponsored by SCBWI.

Posted on Jun 28, 2022 in Blog, Lego, Writing

There are a number of ways in which my profession — writing — and my principal hobby — LEGO building — come together. Right now is one of those...