It’s National Tell a Story Day! While the origin of this holiday is unknown, it’s easy enough to understand its meaning, and let’s be honest—it’s just fun!
Dear Yesterday by Lindsey Ray Redd is full of sweet sentimentality
Redd’s debut, Dear Yesterday, tugged at my Georgia-girl heart. It’s a family story and a love story and a culture story and there were so many elements that felt familiar. Even if you’re not a Georgia-girl, the longing and brokenness and redemption of Luella McCrae is beautiful.
What is ‘show, don’t tell’ and how to make it work
Beginning writers ask about this advice on every online writers’ platform, all the time. So, what exactly is show, don’t tell, and why is it so important?
Grace and Box by Kim Howard is imagination perfected!
If you’re looking to add something new to your children’s book collection, Grace and Box by Kim Howard is a definite winner. The imagination is endless.
A tribute of sonnets to Shakespeare by Moms Who Write
Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Known for his spectacular sonnets, the Moms Who Write admin team thought it only fitting to honor him with our own.
Important Terms Every Poet Should Know, Part 3: Poetic Form
Knowing the terms to identify and describe poetic form will help you communicate about poetry more clearly, including your own. Here are a few important ones.
Genres vs. Tropes: Getting your novel to the right readers
How do you find your books’ target audience or even the right shelf? The first, simplest step: understand genres vs. tropes, and how they apply to your novel.
The Order of Us by Moms Who Write is here!!
The Order of Us by Moms Who Write is finally here! We are so proud of our team and all the authors we got to know during this venture. See what it’s all about!
Tristan Tuttle’s ‘A Kudzu Vine of Blood and Bone’ is beautiful and true
I love a good collection of poetry by a mom who isn’t afraid to lay it all out there. Tristan delivered and I can’t wait to see more from her.
How to make kids love reading –strategically
You can’t really MAKE kids love reading. It just doesn’t work that way. But there are a few ways you may be able to spark a future interest. Let’s take a look.