In May, we're exploring craft with Lindsay Lackey. In our Ask the Author Book Club on May 13, Lindsay reveals how she wrote her novel "Farther Than the Moon." Next, Lindsay's May 17 workshop teaches you how to use "touchstone moments" to enhance your novel. Sign up: https://www.kidlitcraft.com

Craft tip: when orienting readers in a setting, think like a camera. Guide your readers through the scene, but avoid popcorning so readers don't get disoriented. This summer, #KidLit Craft has a course for you, no matter your writing needs. Sign up: https://www.kidlitcraft.com/classes #amwriting

This weekend, grow your story! Take a few days off. Put your project on the back burner and turn your attention to something else while your subconscious works through it. You'll pick things back up on Monday after the break refreshed and ready to dive in again. #amwriting #writesky #kidlit

I’m the founder and editor of KidLit Craft, and our February Newsletter is out! KidLitCraft.com/links

We’re a week away from the next Ask the Author Book Club! Hope to see you there! 📚 ✍️

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Don't miss this deep craft discussion with Stacey Lee on Tuesday! We'll be talking idea generation, historical research, character voice, and METAPHORS! (Even if you haven't read the whole book, or even any of the book, you'll learn many things you can apply to your own writing.)

I love a good newsletter, and I try to write good ones over at KidLit Craft. This month’s has one of the best craft books out there—The Sticky Note Plot by David Macinnis Gill, as well as words of wisdom and inspiration from writers, and some new programming and classes. mailchi.mp/8062e4816521...

I just finished reading The Anthropologists. Stunning book!

Today's kid lit writing tip comes from @debbieohi.com on the importance of reading contemporary picture books to expand your craft knowledge. What picture book will you read this week? #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #kidlitwriters

I just taught my last Writing Middle Grade for Picture Book Authors class of the summer yesterday. The best part is seeing writers so excited to start drafting their projects and having confidence that they can do it. (Info for fall at bit.ly/writingMG2024)

I just finished re-reading my YA novel revision. What I learned about myself: I really like names that start with M.

Best morning: a 2+ hour phone call/walk with your writing bestie, talking about all the things and still having more to talk about, but saying good-bye for now so you can both get writing done.

Hello! New here! I'm a writer, mostly YA and short stories for adults (some PBs and MG). I have an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from VCFA. I co-founded @kidlitcraft.bsky.social, a craft resource for writers and co-host the KidLit Craft Podcast. I'm currently revising a YA novel.

Heading into a 2-hour writing session at 5pm Pacific. Anyone else? #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #kidlit