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melskel

Writing middle grade fiction is my passion. With a house full of middle grade boys it is a natural fit for this point in my career.

Mar
6
2013
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Author Interviews: J. Scott Savage, A.E. Cannon and Carol Lynch Williams

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What inspired them? What do they do when they get stuck. These interviews are available and more are coming.

Feb
19
2013
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Interview with A. E. Cannon

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Interview with A.E. Cannon, one of the faculty to be teaching at Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (WIFYR).

Feb
19
2013
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Family Life

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Finding that balance between writing and family life, or life in general.

Oct
17
2012
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Avoided Moments

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Years ago I heard Richard Peck say, “You learn the most from the experience you would have avoided if you could.” How does that relate to our writing?

Oct
9
2012
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Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo

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Suggestions preparing to write a novel in a month.

Jun
20
2012
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Standing Out

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Don't send lobsters with your submission. Stand out by submitting a well-crafted manuscript.

Feb
23
2012
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WIFYR Registration Open

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Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers is open for registration.

Feb
17
2012
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Why I Love WIFYR

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Attending writing conferences helps build your skills as a writer. WIFYR is a favorite for those writing for children and youth.

Feb
9
2012
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Developing Interesting Characters

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Analyzing your character's personality to better understand them.

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