What I Learned from the Pneuma Creative Workshop
What I learned about myself, the writing process, and my two current projects at the Pneuma Creative retreat last week at the beautiful Highlights campus.
What I learned about myself, the writing process, and my two current projects at the Pneuma Creative retreat last week at the beautiful Highlights campus.
A discussion of three books featuring autistic protagonists and families and communities that offer support and can serve as models.
It's back-to-school week here in New York, and my daughter is preparing for her first class of fifth graders who will arrive tomorrow. And I'm scheduling my own back-to-school events…
As I dig into a brand-new novel, this one in verse, some words of encouragement for those facing rejection.
How I encouraged middle school writers in a workshop to share their writing and engage with each other's work in a positive way.
Thoughts for #kidlitwomen on the experience of an autistic author (me) and ways to make publishing a friendlier place for neurodiverse writers.
Tips for how a self-publishing author can find an editor who shares the passion for the book to create a professional-level product.
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 services, including contract review for…
Report on a panel of seven Asian American authors for teens, who talk about parental expectations, incorporating family stories, and the need for diverse books.
Drawing from Laurie Morrison's advice, a caveat on writing for the market -- unless you've landed a write-for-hire gig, which can open up new opportunities.