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Category Archives: Writing for Children
Saltwater Taffy WINS Silver Nautilus Book Award
Saltwater Taffy WINS Silver Nautilus Book Award Saltwater Taffy wins The Nautilus Award Silver Medal! The Nautilus Award recognizes books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living & positive social change, while at the same time they stimulate the “imagination” and offer the … Continue reading
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7 Secrets For Children’s Book Writing
7 SECRETS FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITING While there are potentially 1000 tips for children’s book writing, here are my 7 Secrets for Children’s Book Writing. I used these secrets to write my award winning children’s book, Saltwater Taffy. 1. MAKE IT FUN … Continue reading
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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: You Have To Really Want It!
Middle Grade Fiction: You Have to Really Want It Writing a Middle Grade Fiction novel has taught me many things, but the one thing it’s really taught me is that you have to really want it. After 7 cities and … Continue reading
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WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Know The Number One Ingredient
WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Know the Number One Ingredient When writing for children, we must remember the number one thing is to LOVE WHAT WE ARE WRITING. Trust me when I say that if you don’t love the story you are … Continue reading
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Domestic Violence Disguised as Entertainment
Domestic Violence Disguised as Entertainment We are so used to domestic violence disguised as entertainment, our moral responsibilities are being sold down the river. Maybe Phil Collins had it right when he said, ‘I don’t care anymore…you hear me, I don’t … Continue reading
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WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS
WRITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS One of the biggest secrets to writing children’s books is to watch your own thoughts. Be careful not to judge your abilities, just trust in the process and keep moving the story forward. Remember, if a … Continue reading
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MIDDLE GRADE CHILDREN Are Messengers of Greatness
MIDDLE GRADE CHILDREN Are Messengers of Greatness Why do I think middle grade children are messengers of greatness? Well, when I sat down to write the Saltwater Taffy book, I knew I wanted to tell a story of adventure for middle grade … Continue reading
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The Secret to Writing Middle Grade Fiction
The Secret to Writing Middle Grade Fiction The secret to writing middle grade fiction is not really a secret, but rather a discipline of practice for authors. That discipline is the craft of rewriting and being ruthless on your own work. … Continue reading
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