Prevent rejection: Four fiction-writing lessons (II of IV)

Prevent rejection: Four fiction-writing lessons (II of IV)

 Stay current with teen talk: “before” and “after” examples My intro as published earlier… I try to post each Wednesday. The bad news is that my latest manuscript has been gathering rejections. The good news is that the rejections have...
Prevent rejection: Four fiction-writing lessons (I of IV)

Prevent rejection: Four fiction-writing lessons (I of IV)

How to lighten up your writing & characters: “before” and “after” examples. As posted last week, my intro…. The bad news is that my latest manuscript has been gathering rejections. The good news is that the rejections have come with...

Prevent rejection: Four fiction-writing lessons

The bad news is that my latest manuscript has been gathering rejections. The good news is that the rejections have come with consistent feedback. That’s rare and highly useful, and therefore something to appreciate as I, by necessity, must now transition from writing...
The teen-editor challenge

The teen-editor challenge

Calling all middle-school and high school teachers, and teen boys interested in applying to be my next teen editor. Dear teachers: Do you have a male student who likes to read, perhaps even aspires to be a writer or editor, and who is assertive (isn’t afraid to...
Hello Ottawa!

Hello Ottawa!

I look forward to giving presentations at St. Laurent and Greenboro library branches in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, May 17. Any schools or libraries that would also like to book me that week, please contact abs@authorsbooking.com! My price on this particular trip is...
Tips for encouraging kids

Tips for encouraging kids

Studies show that children who are positively reinforced for their effort do better than children who are told they are talented. Students told that higher grades lead to higher pay in future jobs are eight times more likely to work harder. Students who are physically...