by Michael Mahin | Blog, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Writing Advice, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips
I am a self-professed, craft-book addict. I love reading about writing. Yes, it is probably a form of procrastination, but at least it is a productive form. For me, while many ideas are similar between books, hearing them explained in different ways is often the...
by Michael Mahin | Blog, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Story Development, Structure, Writing Advice, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips
Crafting narratives that flow and feel natural is one hallmark of great writing. It’s one of those things: you know it when it’s working. And, of course, you know it when it isn’t. Something feels off. The problem for most writers isn’t simply...