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Posts about writing for children and teens:

2013

On writing and having fun
On writing and learning



2012

Tired of rejections? Afraid of failure?

A Resolution that May Surprise You



2011

Aftermath of Irene
Wise Words from Cynthia Leitich Smith
Are They Serious?
The Four Stages of Writing from Debbie Ridpath Ohi


2010   

I Did It
They're Lining Up On the Tarmac
Can You Make A Living Writing Books?
A Sense of Accomplishment
The Utter Silence of the Non-Rejection
Voice, Not Trends


2009
Happy Writing
Do You Write Every Day?  Part Two
Do You Write Every Day?  Part One

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Joanne R. Fritz
A former bookseller and current SCBWI member, I write children's books, poetry, and flash fiction. I'm also a survivor of a ruptured brain aneurysm. So I'm allowed to occasionally forget something. I post on Mondays and occasional other days except when I'm too busy writing!
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AUTHOR NAME PRONUNCIATIONS

AUTHOR NAME PRONUNCIATIONS
Stiefvater = steve otter, and Scieszka (SHESS-ka) rhymes with Fresca! Learn how to pronounce authors' names at teachingbooks.net

My Review Policy

While I'm happy to accept review copies provided by publishers, and I do read as many as possible, reading a book does not guarantee a review on the blog.

At this time, I'm not reviewing self-published books or e-books.

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      • Random Acts of Poetry
      • A Visit from Hilary McKay -- and a giveaway!
      • On Writing and Having Fun
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