by Michael Mahin | Blog, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Writers on Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips
Ann Whitford Paul’s Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication (Writers Digest Books, 2009) is considered one of THE standard books on the craft of writing picture books. (See the Amazon carousel below for some of my favorites). And for... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, NANOWRIMO, The Writing Process, Writers on Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips
REVIEW: Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within 2nd Edition by Natalie Goldberg (Shambhala 2006) #NANOWRIMO has inspired me. It’s exactly what I needed. Not to write a novel, but help get me back into the habit of writing naked. It’s hard to write naked. It... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, Flipboard, The Writing Process, Writers on Writing, Writing Advice, Writing Tips
Check out my newest Flipboard Magazine! I’ve collected over 30 articles from various sources featuring famous writers talking about writing. You’ve seen articles like “10 Writing Tips From Hemingway,” or “Neil Gaiman’s 8 Writing... 
by Michael Mahin | Uncategorized
So here’s my idea… I might not be a great writer yet. But I’m getting better. And that’s what this blog is all about. Getting better at something you love to do. I’m on a writing journey, and I’m inviting you to come along. But this is not just another... by Michael Mahin | Uncategorized
Another writing blog!? “Noooooo!” cries the blogosphere. But fear not! I am not actually going to try to teach you anything! That’s right. This author isn’t going to pretend he knows how to write. He’s just going to share with you what...
