The Fisherman and His Wife

The Fisherman and His Wife

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Great Old Stories

The Fisherman and His Wife is an old folktale you might update, adapt and illustrate. This is a Chain Story, a.k.a. Circular Story, with a powerful message.

Why Powells Bookshops Are Awesome

Why Powells Bookshops Are Awesome

This entry is part 12 of 14 in the series Community

Powells is MUCH more than one of the largest indie bookshop chains. Get the scoop on how and why Powells is important to YOU, even if you don’t live in Portland.

Types of Books with Pictures

Types of Books with Pictures

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Story Types

What is the difference between an illustrated book, a comic book, a wimmelbook and a graphic novel? Here is a list of the different types of books with pictures – and what distinguishes one from all the others.

Women’s Day Inspiration

Women’s Day Inspiration

This entry is part 15 of 15 in the series Creative Exercises

It’s important to pay attention and get inspiration from what’s happening around us. Observation and perception is what makes us writers. Here’s a creative writing exercise that honors International Women’s Day.