Book Craft With Susie Helme
Susie Helme is an American from Nashville, Tennessee, living in London after sojourns in Tokyo, Paris, and Geneva. Once a journalist and editor of mobile communications magazines, she now writes…
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Look and Find Easter Stories for Young Children
As a lover of games, I appreciate the ingenious way illustrator Megan Higgins shares Easter stories using seek-and-find clues. How clever! This is a fantastic way to introduce or retell…
The Power of Habit
This is one of the books everyone should have on their bookshelf. Personal and professional success support aside, the deep dive into why you do what you do is worth…
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
For years, people have recommended this book to me. Finally, I made the time to read it and wished I had heeded the advice much earlier. I also wish author…
What Literary Agents Love in Their Authors
Getting your writing project in tip-top shape is just half the battle. The second half, and for some, seemingly more complex endeavor, is getting it into the hands of readers….
How to Avoid an Inflated Author Ego
It can happen to the best of us. Fame, fortune, and followers bloom, boosting confidence to unimaginable heights. But most people have folks in their corner to help keep egos…
6 Picks: Books to Inspire Your Creative Pursuits
Fall is here. Winter is coming. Which makes this the perfect season to stock up on arts and craft supplies and especially, wonderfully clever books filled with inspiration. Every age…
Author Q&A With Susanna Ashton
Susanna Ashton teaches at Clemson University in South Carolina and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. A former Fellow both at Yale and Harvard as well as a…
Celebrating Women Authors
Most people recognize the outstanding achievements of women during the month of March. But August also boasts its share of special days for women. August 9th is National Women’s Day;…
Writer’s Corner: Making the Home Office Work
Thanks to the growing trends of telecommuting and entrepreneurship, more people are working from home. This is especially true if you’re a writer or author. Whether your gig is part-time…