Free Verse Poetry

Whether you're writing a novel or picture book in verse or stand-alone poetry, you might want to give free verse a try. 

https://www.writingforward.com/poetry-writing/what-is-free-verse-poetry

Growing Your Instagram Audience

Instagram is becoming increasing important for authors, but how do you build a following? 

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/01/07/instagram/

Showing a Character's Age

It can be awkward showing your character's age in your story, but these three hints might help. 

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2014/02/an-age-old-question-how-do-you-show.html

Character Tools

Here are several tools to use that will help bring your character to life. 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/04/5-character-tools-you-absolutely-need-to-know/

Critiquing - Best Practices

When workshopping someone else's manuscript, what's the best way to make your suggestions the most helpful? 

http://www.kittywumpus.net/blog/2014/01/31/how-to-critique-best-practices-for-workshopping/

Poetic Voice

How can you use syntax in your rhyming picture book to make it sing? 

https://kidlit.com/2019/04/08/syntax-in-poetry-and-poetic-voice-in-rhyming-picture-books/

Setting Tips

Here are several tips to use in describing a setting. 

https://www.nownovel.com/blog/describe-place-6-tips/

Choosing Between Book Ideas

As writers, we have so many ideas swirling around in our heads, but how do we choose which ones to pursue? 

https://rachellegardner.com/so-many-ideas-so-little-time-2/

Interactive School Visits

Engage the students during your school visit by making it more interactive. 

https://thebookingbiz.com/2019/03/5-ways-to-make-school-visits-interactive/

Photographs in Picture Books

If you need photographs in your picture book, here are some great sources for copyright-free images.

https://www.nonfiction-ninjas.com/blog/picture-perfect-by-stephanie-bearce