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Here you will find explorations of mentor texts – articles that dive into specific craft elements in published books, interviews with authors, and tips on growing and improving as a writer.
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Ann Bonwill: Enjoy the Journey
“Enjoy the journey. I've had productive periods and dry spells, years when I've sold several books and (many) years when I've sold none. Every step has made me who I am as a writer and a person. I would tell myself to embrace that road and not worry so much about whether I was meeting certain goals at the "right" time.”
Ana Ot: Embrace Patience
“I advise everyone to take their time with imagery. Don’t rush it. Let it unfold by crafting each phrase with care until the scene breathes life on the page. Thoughtful imagery has the power to transform a reader’s experience and leave a story lingering long after the book has been closed.”
Retro Post #9: VOICE IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS: SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE BY CARLOS HERNANDEZ
Through a combination of humor, culture, warmth and language, Hernandez uses voice to make his characters unforgettable and his novel hard to put down.
Voice is Where the Magic Happens: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
Through a combination of humor, culture, warmth and language, Hernandez uses voice to make his characters unforgettable and his novel hard to put down.