The Rogue Q & A’s
Popular questions I got for Rogue from students and fans along with my answers, in preparation for the new edition coming next year.
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.
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.
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.
A New Project Finished!
Last Friday, I typed the words "THE END" into a new young adult manuscript that I've been working on for most of the past year. I started it at the…
Writing for the Market, or A Bad Volunteer Job
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.
Persisting in the Writing Life: A Guest Post by Laurie Morrison
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…
I Join Storystorm 2018
In fall 2015 I was busy attending conferences to promote my just-published Surviving Santiago, and when November and NaNoWriMo rolled around, I knew I didn't have the time to produce…
Working While Autistic: Effective Group Projects for Everyone
Group projects and ways that teachers and employers can best utilize the talents of autistic team members.
Get Discovered: The YA Discovery Contest
Announcing the 8th Annual YA Discovery Contest from Regina Brooks at Serendipity Literary Agency. No synopsis, no problem. Here's what she's looking for.