Beginner Basic Training: The WHEN of Writing KidLit
We're in Week 3 of the Beginner Basic Training series, a week by week glance at six general questions that rookie and veteran writers can use to break down the basic facts used to develop their stories. Better known in
Your Monday Muse-Mercy Me
I woke up with a cloud over my head yesterday. My feelings were skewed in a negative direction, and I was struggling to see light in my tunnel. There were many "What If" questions weighing me down. Have you ever felt
Beginner Basic Training: The WHAT of Writing KidLit
When we started our Beginner Basic Training series we said that we would spend the next six weeks breaking down the Five Ws and an H questions so that we can better plan and produce literature for kids that takes
Your Monday Muse-Jasmine Murray
Ciao Y'all! Yesterday was Easter, and it was such a beautiful day, however, I have a confession: I am not one that can sit and watch movies that depict the crucifixion. I am a very visual person, and since having my
Beginner Basic Training: The WHO of Writing KidLit
Today, we kick off the six-part series titled Beginner Basic Training with the first question on our list of building blocks to good writing of children's fiction: Who? Each question on the list seems quite simple, but really there is more
Your Monday Muse-We Are Messengers
Good Morning Lambies! PubU in Portland this past weekend was brilliant! Loved it! Absorbed so much good information and knowledge. But, today, oh goodness y'all, I am sooooo tired! What about you this Monday? Are you weary, tired, exhausted? Are you
Beginner Basic Training: Six Lessons for Writing Kidlit
As a beginner trying to start writing your winning novel, you will hear a myriad of comments like, “Just sit down and write”, “Just show up”, or “Write a little bit every day”. All of these comments have some truth to
Your Monday Muse-Mercy Me
I'm entering the busy season of publishing and travel. If you want to follow along, be sure to join me on Instagram at @little_lamb_books. I'm heading to Portland this week and NYC in May, and I can't wait to share