

Mentor Text Monday: Christmas Comp Books
The truth about writing a potential Christmas book is that there are two distinct possibilities to consider. One, that Christmas books...


Mentor Text Monday: Back to School, Part Two
[Art by Lorna Hussey, Hedgehog's 100th Day of School by Lynne Marie.] As you may or may not know from my last post -- my very first...


MTM: CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS with Lynne Marie
Posted Early for Mentor Text Monday For many of us, children and adults alike, there are few things that are as wonderful or magical in...


MTM: CREATING COMMUNITY by Melanie Ellsworth
When I wrote my punny, funny picture book CLARINET AND TRUMPET (illustrated by John Herzog), a book about friendship and an introduction...


Feedback Response Styles with RYS Judge and Author Katie Frawley
Part of being a writer is seeking out feedback on our work. That’s why we’re all here at Rate Your Story, right? We know how valuable...