Category Archives: Writing

New: Spring list of YA books recommended by Buzzfeed

I found at least five on this list I’m getting right away. And I’m so excited that the first two are historicals (which is what I write, in case I haven’t mentioned it lately). Check out 16 YA Books You’ll … Continue reading

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Teen Tuesday: U.S. Workshops for Young Writers

A huge thanks to Houston SCBWI*’s Vonna Carter for compiling and publishing this list. Check out Vonna’s weekly blog for more conference and workshop news, and book signings/events in Houston and Texas. JUNE 21-27: EDGAR ALLAN POE YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE, … Continue reading

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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Motivate Your Characters’ Decisions

Today’s (one day late) advice comes from agent Peter Knapp of New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Peter will be part of the faculty at the Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat, September 23-25, 2016 in Santa Cruz, CA. (Note: there will … Continue reading

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Teen Tuesday: What Teens Hate to See in YA Books

Recently, The Writer’s Dig (a blog hosted by Writer’s Digest) published a guest post by teenage writer Jamie S. Margolin. Margolin has written articles for Teen Ink. One of her articles earned her an Editors Choice award and was voted #1 by readers. … Continue reading

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Announcing: The Queen’s Thief Readalong

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Originally posted on The Book Wars:
It is with great delight and bright-eyed glee that I am able to announce that the Book Warriors will embark on a readalong of Megan Whalen Turner’s The Queen’s Thief books. We will start in…

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