Friday, November 20, 2015
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The Week in Writing: My Favorite Posts & Tips 11/20/15

If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers. Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things […]

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Friday, November 13, 2015
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The Week in Writing: My Favorite Posts & Tips 11/13/15

If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers. Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things […]

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Thursday, November 12, 2015
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Poll: Which of My Favorite Southern Sweets Should I Eat First at YALLFest?

In honor of YALLFest — the YA book festival I co-founded, which returns to Charleston, SC this weekend — I’m asking for your input on a very important topic. When it comes to YALLFest, it’s important to strategize not only your festival schedule, but also your dining plans (in order to maximize pie intake, of […]

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Monday, November 9, 2015

On My Desk #76

Every Monday, I post about what’s on my desk. Check out what’s on my desk today: – E-Reader – The Haunted Car and Night of the Living Dummy (Goosebumps) by R.L. Stine – Writing the Heart of Your Story by C.S. Lakin – The Organized Student by Donna Goldberg & Jennifer Zwiebel – Understanding Girls with ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Littman, & Patricia Quinn – Writing the […]

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Friday, November 6, 2015
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The Week in Writing: My Favorite Posts & Tips 11/6/15

If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers. Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things […]

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Monday, November 2, 2015
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Ready, Set, NaNo

November is here, which means one thing: it’s NaNoWriMo time. Since I’m currently putting the finishing touches on my new YA contemporary romance for Imprint, THE LOVELY RECKLESS (Fall 2016), I’m not participating this year — but as always, I’m cheering you on. Check out my NaNoWriMo video series for writing tips, encouragement, and more. There’s […]

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