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In this teaching video, I talk about the three key components of every good story premise. Go to solutionsforwriters.com/freebies to grab the free 12-page guide that accompanies this video!

In this interview, I chat with author and book coach Stuart Wakefield about character development and the importance of backstory. This conversation originally premiered during the Novel Kickoff 2024 event. Stuart Wakefield is an author and Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, specializing in story development, with a focus on developing character backstory and enhancing emotional depth. Hi...

Christy and I chat about the KidLit community and the different types of groups and learning communities that are available to writers. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Christy Yaros is a certified book coach and story editor, working with serious middle grade and young adult writers who want to create stories that engage, encourage, and empower young people. She happily...

In this conversation, I chat with Nancy Clements about the strengths analytical thinkers can bring to creative writing. This interview originally premiered during the Novel Kickoff 2024 event. Nancy Clements is an engineer, writer, and Author Accelerator certified book coach. Nancy owns and operates Second Act Book Coaching and specializes in supporting analytical individuals who crave a projec...

Learn about Novel Resolution, my year-long group coaching program for novel writers. For more information, go to solutionsforwriters.com.

In this conversation, Stacy Frazer shares ways writers can pursue their writing goals in spite of the fears and anxieties that plague all creatives. This interview premiered during the Novel Kickoff 2024 event. Stacy Frazer is a formerly repressed creative soul turned fiction writer, Author Accelerator certified book coach, and host of the Write It Scared Podcast. Her mission is to help beginni...

In this conversation, Rebecca Grogan talks about why holiday romances are fun to write, and she shares suggestions for making the holiday an key player in your novel. This interview premiered during the Novel Kickoff 2024 event. Rebecca Grogan is a marketing strategist and an Author Accelerator certified book coach. As the founder of Kaleidoscope Creative, she specializes in coaching holiday-th...

In this conversation, certified book coach and writer Sandra Postma shares her experience of being a writer with chronic illness. Sandra also shares tips for how to manage energy and unpredictable schedules. This interview is part of the Novel Kickoff event. To learn more, go to solutionsforwriters.com/kickoff.

In this conversation, Deborah Ann Lucas talks about the importance of persevering through difficult times, and she offers ways for writers to keep working on their writing goals. This interview premiered during the Novel Kickoff 2024 event. Deborah Ann Lucas is an Author Accelerator certified book coach in fiction and memoir. She works with women to find the confidence and clarity to draw from ...

Julie and I chat about queries, synopses, and knowing when your manuscript is ready to pitch to agents and editors. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Julie Artz has spent the past decade helping writers slay their doubt demons and get their novels and memoirs reader-ready. She's worked with both award-winning and newer authors across the publishing spectrum from Big Five ...

Sam is a high school teacher, YA writer, and editor of kids' books, and this combination gives her a unique perspective on writing books that appeal to teen readers. In this conversation, Sam and I discuss themes in YA, current YA trends, and how to engage teen readers. This conversation premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Sam Cameron (she/her) is a high school history teacher, YA author,...

Rebecca and I chat about bouncing back after rejection and writers can work to improve their odds next time. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Rebecca Dolence is a writer and Author Accelerator certified book coach. She knows what it’s like to put your heart into a story, then feel the heartache of rejection. Coming from a family of coaches and teachers and being a former...

In this conversation, Mona and I chat about KidLit fiction that is uplifting without being too saccharine or moralistic. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Mona is an Author Accelerator certified book coach who coaches fantasy, science fiction, adventure, and slice-of-life. She loves stories that feature resilient characters - and healthy relationships are a plus. When she...

Laurie Calkhoven and I chat about the meditations and prompts she uses to help develop characters. Laurie has taught these methods in courses and workshops, and she was kind enough to share a few with us. This interview premiered during KidLit Summer Camp 2024. Laurie is an author and Author Accelerator certified book coach. She’s published more than fifty books for children and teens. She coac...

How to make your story shine by weaving in beautiful language - a chat with Sharon Skinner

A chat with Erin Radniecki on how to feature nature in your fiction writing

A chat with Karyn Fischer on stakes in KidLit fiction

Inside Outline Basics

A chat with Janet Fox about writing across KidLit categories

KidLit Summer Camp 2023 Guest Interview - Christy Yaros

Novel Kickoff 2023 - interview with Trisha Jenn Loehr

Novel Kickoff 2023 Overtime Q&A

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KidLit Summer Camp Welcome