A writing conference can open the door to an exciting career as a published author. It can also be a waste of both time and money. I didn’t attend any writing conferences until I was invited to...
Recent Posts
Writing conferences are not one size fits all. Before you invest time and money to attend a writing conference, be sure it will help you reach your goals and objectives as a writer. Finding a...
What a Writing Conference Is (and Why it Could Be Valuable for Unpublished Authors)
What if there was a way for you to gain a competitive edge when it came to getting your manuscript published… would you take advantage of it? There are many who believe that writing conferences...
7 Distinguished Middle Grade Book Awards & 6 Annual Best Book Lists
Are you curious about the awards and annual lists available to middle grade authors? There are several awards given to authors and illustrators of middle grade fiction each year. The most famous...
Is there really a difference between middle grade books and young adult (YA) books? More to the point, does it even matter? Like it or not, it does to editors, booksellers, agents, and teachers....
30 Daily Middle Grade Creative Writing Prompts for September 2019
Some days I sit down and the creative juices are flowing. Other days I just stare at a blank screen and wonder if the words are ever going to show up. If you’re not careful, it can lead to...