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Magic at the End of the World by Amanda LieberHere in Australia, we have just celebrated Book Week. For a week in schools, we appreciate books even more than usual. We dress up as our...
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Unleash Your Inner Scientist: Crafting Captivating Children's StoriesThinking Like A Scientist to Craft Captivating Children's Stories By Kourtney LaFavre Kidlit writers have a unique ability to...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . ADDING AUGUST IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller August is a fantastic month to create or add to an idea journal. Whether you are enjoying...
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Meet our New Blogger and My Giant Sea ShellHi, Mira Reisberg here and I'm excited to introduce our new Blogfish blogger, Amanda Lieber, who will be doing First Mondays. Amanda is a debut...
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Using Mentor Texts for Social-Emotional LearningImage from canva By Kourtney LaFavre Finding Mentor Texts for Social Emotional Learning Welcome back! I have previously...
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Spark Your Creativity by Trying Something Newby Bryan Patrick Avery It’s been a hectic (but still fun) year for me. This Fall, my 20th book will be published. I was talking to a friend...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . SIZZLING SUMMER IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller Where I live, July means summer fun in the sun! Summertime often means a break from school, time for family...
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Remember Why We WriteBy Shirin Shamsi Often times writing can be a solitary experience - at least that’s how I write. Solitary and alone with my...
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Scientific Thinking in Children's BooksBy Kourtney LaFavre As a teacher, one of my top priorities is to help children retain their innate sense of wonder and develop...
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Writing on the Move – The Tools I Use to Stay Productive When I Travelby Bryan Patrick Avery It’s summertime! That means different things to different people but, for me, it means I’m setting out on the...
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IT'S ALL ABOUT - FINDING IDEAS IN JUNEBy Melissa Stoller Where I live, June is the start of summer. School is finished for many students, teachers, and librarians, and...
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Nothing Goes to Waste - Every Experience Counts!By Shirin Shamsi Sometimes a smell, a taste, or even an old song can bring alive a memory that has lain dormant in the deepest...
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Things We Can Learn from Award-Winning Booksby Bryan Patrick Avery I became a lifelong reader, and lover of mysteries, thanks to the Bobbsey Twins. I read every one of Laura Lee...
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Your Inner Child as Inspirationcanva image By Kourtney LaFavre Children experience the world differently than adults. They have a natural curiosity and desire...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT – IDEAS THAT "MAY" BLOSSOMBy Melissa Stoller This month, focus on picking ideas that MAY blossom and turn into manuscripts. Here are a few prompts to help you get...
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Writing is a Journey. Keep Going.photo by canva By Shirin Shamsi Writing is a journey with many twists and turns. We can all agree on the fact that every writer has...
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Children's LiterartureImage from Canva By Kourtney LaFavre Hello Again! I wanted to use this month's opportunity to share about social-emotional...
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Three Steps to Get Presentation Readyby Bryan Patrick Avery Once you’ve written and published a book, you will eventually be asked to present your writing in some way, shape,...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . SPRINGING FORWARD WITH IDEAS!By Melissa Stoller April is a wonderful month to put a spring into your step as you gather ideas like flowers for new manuscripts or...
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WRITING THROUGH LIFE'S VICISSITUDESimage from canva By Shirin Shamsi Writing is not meant to be easy. After all, it’s a lot like pouring one’s...
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Back Matter At It's Bestcanva image By Kourtney LaFavre Hey Everyone! I'm glad to be here sharing about...drumroll please... back matter! As a self...
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Can Plotting a Four Panel Comic Strip Make You a Better Writer?by Bryan Patrick Avery I got stuck a few weeks ago. It happens to every writer, eventually. Characters refuse to cooperate,...
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IT’S ALL ABOUT . . . MARCHING TOWARD IDEASBy Melissa Stoller This is a great month to skip, dash, and MARCH toward ideas! Here are a few exercises to help inspire your next story or to...
