• We’re All in This Together: Revision Tips Post #2

    Miranda Paul Children’s author and RateYourStory.org Founder www.MirandaPaul.com 3 Revision Tips for Picture Books 1. Search for “filler” words that add to word count unnecessarily. I am often guilty of using the words “just” “even” “all” and “only” too much, and also of transitions that aren’t needed such as…

  • We’re All in This Together: Rejection Post #1

    I am a member of several writing circles. One thing that we all have in common is persisting in the face of rejection. I’m starting a new series of posts this week featuring some of my writer friends. I’m calling it “We’re All in This Together” because many times…