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.
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.
2018 is an exciting year for me. My debut novel, Every Shiny Thing, which I co-wrote with Cordelia Jensen, comes out in April, and I’ll be working on edits for…
Lessons learned from an overreaction to negative reviews and the failed project that followed, with advice for other writers.
Skills I learned from Lego building that I can apply to my writing, even if I don't write directly about Lego.
Thoughts on identity and #ownvoices in light of my recent travels and a new historical work-in-progress.