Starr Balmer-Chore3 minWalk Away From Your Story: The Writer’s ResetI’m not saying to completely abandon your masterpiece. It's just that you and your story need to spend some time apart — temporarily.
Starr Balmer-Chore2 minWhy the Opening Line in Picture Books is Everything: Plus 3 Ways of Writing itYour readers are smart. Yet their attention spans won’t keep them still for long. So, your book needs to grab their attention. Fast. . .
Starr Balmer-Chore3 minRead More Picture Books: The First Step Before Writing OneAnd when I say “read other picture books,” I mean “analyze numerous picture books and dissect them.”
Starr Balmer-Chore3 minEditor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For WritersDon't worry. You've probably eaten one of these this week to help you get through those tough days of writing without you realizing it.