

Turning Literary Lemons into Lemonade
Some children dream of becoming an astronaut, a world-famous singer, or perhaps a ninja/doctor (that last one was my son). My dream to...


Writing Impactful Picture Books
My parents divorced when I was only two. As I got older I missed my father so very much. I lived in California and he lived in New York,...


Thinking in Threes: Tips and Tricks for Writing a MG Trilogy
So you’ve decided to write a trilogy. Maybe a longer series than that. Seriously? You know that you’re on the hook for at least three...


Are You Connected?
What’s your first thought when you hear that question? I’ll bet it’s one of two things: connected to the internet, OR connected to...


Building a Writing Career—While You're Waiting for Your First Contract
Waiting is a big part of the writing life. You wait for inspiration, for editors and agents to respond, for your book to sell, and...


WRITING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: WILL IT BE TRICK OR TREAT? HO-HUM OR HO, HO, HO?
With so many beloved holiday titles out there, many released year after year, it can be a challenge to get your holiday book published....


2018 CONTEST WINNERS
Announcing the 2018 Rate Your Story Awesome Openers Writing Contest Winners! Novels First Place: Dragon Blood by Mary Jolley Second...


Inspiring Young Readers with Facts and Fiction
Rudyard Kipling is perhaps best known for his JUST SO STORIES, a compilation of delightful fictional explanations for why many animals...


Interview with Sarah Rockett, editor at Sleeping Bear Press
I'm excited to share this exclusive interview with Sarah Rockett from Sleeping Bear Press. I can speak from personal experience and say...


Bringing Your Faith to Life Through Picture Books: Five Tips
We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the...























