Posted on March 10, 2020 by Jean Matthew Hall
You might remember my rather old and clunky writing area from last year. My desk was a makeshift and I had boxes stacked around me. NO MORE! My wonderful family surprised me last Christmas with an elegant new desk. While I was out of… Continue Reading “My Writing Area”
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Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
I opened a PINTEREST account more than a year ago. Then promptly ignored it. I’ll bet you’ve done something similar before, too. However, a couple of months ago I decided it was time to revisit, learn, conquer the beast. I’m glad I did. Now… Continue Reading “MY PINTEREST”
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Posted on August 21, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
Click here to read the first in my blog series on writing nonfiction for young readers. It’s posted at Almost An Author the blog with access to pretty much everything you ever need to know about writing for publication!
Posted on May 22, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
I like to use FaceBook to my advantage. One of the ways I do that is to scan through Pages or Profiles related to “moms” or “parenting.” I’ve found a lot of Neh! and also some great stuff for quick encouragement on this parenting… Continue Reading “Online Inspiration and Encouragement”
Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
I’m back to recommend a few online places that can help you with the day-to-day stuff! Enjoy. Her View From Home by numerous moms https://herviewfromhome.com/50-questions-to-ask-your-kids-instead-of-asking-how-was-your-day/ Her View From Home is a lifestyle magazine that connects your view to the rest of the world. We… Continue Reading “Practical Online Help”
Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
Picture Book Builders is a blog about picture books. It features reviews of picture books by authors of picture books. Whether you are a writer of picture book manuscripts, or a parent or teacher looking for great picture books to share with the children… Continue Reading “Online Resources for Writers–Picture Book Builders”
Category: Authors, Blogging, children's books, children's picture books, Online resources for authors, Online Resources for readers, Online Resources for writers, Parenting, Parents of Young Children, Parents,, Picture Books, Reviews, teachers, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Craft, Writing for Children, Young Children
Posted on February 13, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
Writers, illustrators, teachers, librarians, parents, kids—anyone who loves children’s literature will find something fun and interesting on KidLit TV. If you are a visual learner (Aren’t most of us?) KidLit TV is the place for you. Pretty much everything on the site is presented… Continue Reading “KidLit TV – A Curiously Entertaining Place for Children’s Writers & Illustrators”
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Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
Today let’s take a look at two great online resources if you are writing for children. http://picturebookbuilders.com/ and http://www.kidlit.com Picture Book Builders offers short picture book reviews by eight picture book authors and illustrators. I frequently find titles I want to check out for… Continue Reading “TWO ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN’S WRITERS”
Posted on January 9, 2018 by Jean Matthew Hall
Another Book for Writers – Connections: Social Media and Networking Techniques for Writers At the Ohio Christian Writers Conference I purchased the little book Connections: Social Media and Networking Techniques for Writers by Edie Melson. I’m already making use of Melson’s suggestions in my… Continue Reading “Books for Writers – Connections: Social Media and Networking Techniques for Writers”
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