Will the Sixth Try Be the Charm?
As I dig into a brand-new novel, this one in verse, some words of encouragement for those facing rejection.
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Encouraging Young Writers: Engaging with the Story
How I encouraged middle school writers in a workshop to share their writing and engage with each other’s work in a positive way.
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Going It Alone as an Autistic Woman Writer: #kidlitwomen
Thoughts for #kidlitwomen on the experience of an autistic author (me) and ways to make publishing a friendlier place for neurodiverse writers.
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The Go-It-Alone Challenge: Editing
Tips for how a self-publishing author can find an editor who shares the passion for the book to create a professional-level product.
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What Is Hybrid Publishing and Is It an Option? The New IBPA Standards
Last year I joined the Authors Guild, an organization dedicated to protecting authors’ rights in the United States. The organization provides a number of valuable...
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
