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Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:38 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Encouragement for Writers: from the SCBWI Carolina's Conference 2013:
Janelle said, "This weekend I'm at the SCBWI Carolina's Conference in Charlotte, NC. So I'm signing in with just a brief note of encouragement for all those Children's/YA writers who are still submitting, and waiting, submitting -- getting rejections..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:37 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled SCBWI CAROLINAS CONFERENCE REPORT 2013:
Janelle said, " In case you missed the sold out SCBWI Carolina's Annual Fall Conference last weekend, here are a few of the highlights! Picture book and YA Author Cynthia Liu walked us through how to create the plots of a picture book and a YA..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:37 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled The Cybils Awards: Nominate Your Favorite book of 2013 today!:
Janelle said, "October 15th is the last day to nominate your favorite YA/MG books of 2013 for this year's Cybils Award! Has your own book, published in 2013, already been nominated by someone? If not, there's still..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:37 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Foreshadowing & Flashbacks -- some BIG THINGS ARE COMING!:
Janelle said, "I recently heard one writer asking another writer: "Why is your book so unusually linear? Everything happens in order. Why don't you used flashbacks or foreshadowing? Your book just goes from one day to the next to the next to the..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:37 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Author Judy Reeves - How to be a Writer who Writes:
Janelle said, "I stumbled upon this video of Author Judy Reeves speaking on YouTube this week. She talks about making time for writing, about not being afraid to share our stories, and about overcoming other barriers that get in the way of our writing lives. ..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:37 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Creating Your 3 ACT STRUCTURE - A video tutorial by Katytastic:
Janelle said, "Yesterday was the first day of Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) 2013 - Hooray!So do you need a brief refresher on how to plot? Whether you're writing your first ever novel via Nano this year, or you're starting your 7th..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled YA Author ALLY CARTER talks "Building Strong Characters & Action scenes":
Janelle said, "Ally Carter is the NY Times Best-Selling Author of two brilliant YA series' -- the Gallagher Girls series and the Heist Society Series, as well as two adult novels, and an action packed novella called Double Crossed. (Click here and scroll down to..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled YA Author ALLY CARTER on "Combining Characterization & Action scenes":
Janelle said, " This week is the second and half or our interview with wonderful teen spy & thief novel writer Ally Carter! Thanks Ally for being with us today! (If you missed last week's interview with this NY Times YA Best-seller, it's definitely worth..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled BOOKS WITH IMPACT for Holiday Season 2013!:
Janelle said, "If you're planning to give books to children or teens this Holiday Season there are a few new releases and new options this year that will allow you to give a great book to a child or teen while also letting that book be a jump start for Holiday..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled A Book Project with IMPACT for Teens during this Holiday Season 2013!:
Janelle said, "If teens you know are looking for a great, easy yet important project to help others this Christmas Season, here's one that can put desperately needed kids' books into the hands of needy children around the world! Thanks to Room to Read for the..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Holiday Story Writing Contest at "Midlife Collage":
Janelle said, "Feeling inspired to write a short story this holiday season?Wanting to get published online and make a little extra winter cash?This is a Writing Contest Alert!Consider submitting your story to theMidlife Collage Weekly contest! (click..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:36 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled An Important Update from Writermorphosis!:
Janelle said, "Dear Writermorphosis Readers,HAPPY HOLIDAYS!First of all, thank you to the readers from Moldova and Bahrain, two new countries reading Writermorphosis as of this week. WELCOME!This week you joined readers from the U.S., Canada, Russia, China, The..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:35 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled YA Author Megan Miranda talks "VOICE" in Novels:
Janelle said, "YA Author Megan Miranda 's first 3 books have excited the publishing world and teen readers alike.Her books Fracture and Hysteria are being published in multiple countries and gobbled up by readers around the world. Teen and Adult readers are..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:35 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled :
Janelle said, "It's True. Writermorphosis is still here for you!With Great Tips on Craft from Well-Published Authors!Though Writermorphosis is going on Haitus for 6 monthswith no new interviews or posts from January-July 2014 (so I,..." more
Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:59:59 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Winners Announced - Writermorphosis Summer Comments Contest!:
Janelle said, "It's Official! After a summer of commenting, the winners of the Writermorphosis Comments Contest are being announced today!As per the rules of the contest, each time you wrote a comment on the blog this summer your name was entered into the..." more
Saturday, September 7, 2013 12:15:27 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Kurt Vonnegut on How to Write a Short Story:
Janelle said, "Today we have some advice from one of the Masters! If you're thinking of writing a short story, this minute and 1/2 long video is a great starting point!"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled YA Author Beth Revis talks "Character Emotions":
Janelle said, " NY Times Best Selling YA author Beth Revis is here to talk with us today about why and how to use character emotions to make our stories stronger. Beth's debut novel, Across the Universe was published by..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Opportunity: Agents Seeking Multicultural Fiction:
Janelle said, "I picked up several great children's books on a recent trip across the Dominican Republic, from the North Coast to the Capital, Santo Domingo. Since finding reasonably-priced children's books that aren't text-books is often difficult in the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Talk to Type Programs: A Computerized Resource for Writers:
Janelle said, "This week, we're pausing the author-tips interviews for just a bit longer to talk about some helpful technology support for your career.Do your fingers hurt when you type too much? Or, are you perhaps a really slow typer?Do you think..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Conference Sign Ups & Children's Writer's Flashmob:
Janelle said, "Are you heading to a Children's Book Writers' Conference this year?Conferences -- especially those that offer a lot of workshops on various aspects of the craft of writing for children and teens -- can drastically improve your writing, and your..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled This week -- Rock the Drop! Share your Book Drop Photos here!:
Janelle said, "It's Teen Lit Week! Hooray!This means that Thurs April 18th is the day to ROCK THE DROP!(It's such an important event that it merits a mid-week post on Writermorphosis! :))The Teen Lit Week Book Drop is a way for all of us authors (and..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Celebrating Teen Lit Week! Photos!:
Janelle said, "This week was Teen Lit Week - the annual celebration of teen literature that's filled with many activities and events bringing teens and great YA/MG books together!We have a number of great interviews with well-known and well-loved YA, MG, and PB..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled SCHMOOZE! A Great Opportunity to Network with Fellow Writers.:
Janelle said, "What is a SCHMOOZE? And how can it help your writing career?These are photos from the 1st Pages Critique Panel at the Annual Raleigh, NC. SCHMOOZE in 2012. Hosted by the Goalies Critique Group, the SCHMOOZE featured..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:37:26 PM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Agents Seeking Middle Grade Boy Books!:
Janelle said, "Boy Books: they are on the wish lists of many agents and editors today.Whether they are mysteries, fantasies, paranormals, coming-of-age stories, real-life adventures, or just plain comedic -- high interest Boy Books are being sought in the..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:38 AM
Janelle Bitikofer wrote a blog post titled Story-Boarding for Writers -- with Author Mary Carroll Moore:
Janelle said, "Having trouble with plotting? Consider using a story-board as a visual outline of the ups and downs of your book's story and plot.Here author Mary Carroll Moore explains the technique. (The video takes about 5 minutes to load.)Happy..." more