WTHeck is a Chain Story?
A chain story is my personal favorite type of predictable story structure. Here’s what it is, with some great examples.
Author Niche: a 4-step definition
Deciding your Author Niche is an important ingredient in successfully selling yourself to readers, agents and editors alike. Take these 4 steps!
WTHeck is a Familiar Sequence Book?
What exactly is a Familiar Sequence Book and why would you want to write one? Here’s the scoop on what this story form is, what it isn’t, and why they’re loved by kids and teachers alike.
The Author Business Plan: step-by-step
If you want to be a successful author, you need an author business plan. Join me in this step-by-step process.
The Stonecutter
The Stonecutter is an old folktale you might update, adapt and illustrate. This is a Chain Story, a.k.a. Circular Story, with a powerful message. It’s one of my favorites, but seriously needs an update.
