The Berenson Schemes are a madcap adventure series. I hope that because I spent time in these far-off places, and brought the sights and sounds and smells home with me, some young would-be traveler thinks, “Someday, I’ll go there, too.”
Browsing: Writing Tips
Before I became a writer, I had no idea being one also meant embracing a life of crime. I don’t know why. All the signs were there – the saying “every great lie has an element of truth”, T.S. Eliot’s immortal “Good authors borrow, great authors steal”, and the infamous Faulkner adage, “Kill your darlings” (Faulkner actually stole that saying from Arthur Quiller-Couch).
The main challenge in writing multiple points of view is helping the reader keep everybody sorted out.
It isn’t easy to tackle tension when writing a story, but keeping these things in mind can point you in the right direction.
It’s National Poetry Month this April and what better way to celebrate than a chat with author, poet, and creative writing instructor Karen Benke.
“I should start by saying that world building, where I get to create a fictional reality from the ground up, is one of my favorite parts of writing. It’s the foundation of a good story. Of course, you want a plot that keeps readers turning the pages—and amazing, memorable characters as well, but those characters also deserve a fully realized world to play around in.”
A fairy tale is a story of marvels and magic set in an unreal world in which the events that take place are beyond the realm of possibility.
A list of ten free, safe and educational websites for your children to explore. Each of these sites has a strong offering for kids and students.
Abby Hanlon’ s Ralph Tells a Story.
For every child who ever thought they had nothing to write about!
This article offers useful research tips, strategies, and writing techniques to help you write a book that will elicit that reaction from kids.