by Denise Vega | January 9, 2013 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Today is Picture Book Wednesday and in keeping with the New Year’s resolution theme since it’s still early in January, get yourself motivated with some contests and events with deadlines! National Picture Book Writing Week (Paula Yoo) 12 x 12: 12 Picture...
by Denise Vega | January 4, 2013 | Novels, Writer Tips & Tools
You’ve probably heard about creating a scene that is basically a mini-story with a beginning, middle and end and that shows some kind of change in the character or new knowledge. I heard this after my books were already published, but am working hard to include...
by Denise Vega | January 3, 2013 | Writer Tips & Tools
Some of the most valuable lessons and advice I’ve had have been from attending classes, conferences, and workshops. There are a lot of them out there, both in-person and online. So how do you know which one is right for you? Here are some things to consider to...
by Denise Vega | December 31, 2012 | Writer Tips & Tools
Today will be a different sort of JumpStart Monday. If you haven’t already, I challenge you to come up with some clear writing goals for the coming year, using some of my tips below. If you’re like me, you start the new year bright-eyed and optimistic that...
by Denise Vega | December 20, 2012 | Writer Tips & Tools
One of the most helpful things I’ve done in the past to keep me on track is to have an “accountability buddy.” A friend and I agreed to get in touch with each other twice a week to keep us motivated and honest about our writing progress. Here are...
by Denise Vega | December 12, 2012 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Obviously, I could list a zillion websites, books, articles, etc that are excellent resources for writing picture books. But I’m going to focus on the ones I’ve found the most helpful. If you have others to share, please do so! Books Writing Picture Books...
