Briana GonzalezApr 30, 20204 min readARCHETYPESBella Swan: She’s NOT Like Other HeroesI found myself more compelled by Bella, angsty and bratty as she is, because she really was different from any other hero I’d ever read.
Madelyn KnechtSep 25, 20193 min readGENREWhy is YA So Important?Anyone who has paid attention to publishing trends these last few years knows that Young Adult (YA) is a huge, saturated market. It seems...
Leigh DavisAug 26, 20193 min readGENREThe Importance of Historical FictionHistory has always fascinated me. Even as a child, I devoured books about the sinking of the Titanic, the French Revolution, the eruption...
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Madelyn Knecht & Stephanie StottNov 16, 20183 min readGENREMixing It Up: Writing in More Than One GenreOften times, readers fall into categories of genres they like and genres they don’t like. Some readers love romance novels while others...
Stephanie StottOct 25, 20183 min readGENREThe Art of Horror WritingJitters and chills aren’t just for the movies, you know. With enough trepidation, a good horror story can leave the reader questioning...
Katie EvansOct 10, 20185 min readGENREThe Adventures of a Kidlit Author: Writing for Kids Who Don't Like to ReadAs a kid, I couldn’t get my hands on enough books. I’m guilty of hiding under my covers, after bedtime, with a flashlight and a good book....