I stumbled across this blog – the SCBWI conference blog. Though I will not be attending the Summer Conference in LA due to the fact I’m on the East Coast, I have benefited from the conference in New York and local confrences in my home state. If you’re an SCBWI member, give this site aContinueContinue reading “SCBWI’s Conference Blog”
Author Archives: Jennifer Valentino
Keep On Writing
I hit another writer’s block. I knew I had something great stuck in my head – but how would I ever get it on paper? The advice that instantly pops into mind is “just write”. But that is easily pushed aside by thoughts that say, “Why bother. It won’t be any good. This is nothingContinueContinue reading “Keep On Writing”
Jen’s Writing Tip # 10: Join the Conference!
That’s right. There’s no better way to make contacts, sharpen your skills and learn about the craft than to attend a writer’s conference. I know, I know. The cash flow isn’t there to attend as many as you’d wish. That’s why I’ve been attending the Muse Online Writer’s Conference the past few years. It’s perfectContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip # 10: Join the Conference!”
Jen’s Writing Tip# 9 How Exciting!
We all know great things happen in our stories and articles. We want our readers to pick up on it. Chances are, if they’re following the story, they will pick up on the excitement.As authors, we are tempted to put in expressive punctuation to emphasize our point. The most over used punctuation mark? The exclamationContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip# 9 How Exciting!”
A Cure for Summer Boredom
My friend Zebee at Laughing Zebra Children’s Books has something wonderful in store for you this summer. Pretty soon those of us who have school-age children will find that the novelty of summer vacation is wearing off and boredom sets in. If that’s true in your household, consider signing them up for this educational activity.ContinueContinue reading “A Cure for Summer Boredom”
Jennifer Gladen 