Writing Tips From Kathleen Duey SCBWI Miami 24 Jan 2010Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer 1. Find the right voice for the book. Kathleen’s voice varies widely. 2. When plotting don’t ask what happens next.... Read More
ROADBLOCKS TO PUBLICATION 13 Jan 2010Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer On Friday, I’ll be participating in a “novel intensive” workshop led by Jen Rofe and Kathleen Duey. We have a... Read More
RICHARD PECK and ME! 05 Jan 2010Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer All writers have them. Those authors we admire and strive to emulate. Lots of the usual suspects are on my... Read More
DRAGON SLIPPERS by Jessica Day George 03 Jan 2010Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Never underestimate the power of a great opening line. DRAGON SLIPPERS starts like this, “It was my aunt who decided... Read More
FOUND by Margaret Peterson Haddix 17 Dec 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer If you find yourself contemplating writing a series, then I recommend reading FOUND with a writer’s eye. Ms. Peterson starts... Read More
My Horoscope Preview for 2010 16 Dec 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer I’m a Pisces girl, and since I LOVE this horoscope, I’ve decided to believe it! 2010 will be my year... Read More
A Christmas Book 11 Dec 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Up until now, everything on my blog has been related to middle grade. But my dear friend and critique partner,... Read More
Interview With MG Novelist Nancy Viau 02 Dec 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer New Jersey author Nancy Viau got her start writing for such children’s magazines as Highlights for Children, Highlights High Five,... Read More
Counting My “Writerly” Blessings 27 Nov 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer It would be easy to moan about all the things that I hoped to accomplish this year that didn’t quite... Read More