Category: Writing
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Resources for a New Year of Writing
Hello friends! I’ve heard from many of you over the past few years. Many asking questions something like this: I’d like to write a picture book. How do I get started? Or I’ve got this idea knocking around in my head. How do I know if it’s any good? So you want to take time…
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A Few Little Poems
I’ve been writing poetry my whole life. But I rarely share it. Until now. Hopefully, this small sampling will be the first of a fairly regular set of poetry-related posts. In keeping with my love of writing for kids, most of these poems are geared toward what kids love, think about…worry about. I’ll leave it…
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Cover Reveals, Author Visits, Book Festivals, and Read Across America Week!
March has roared in like a lion…but a lion carrying so much fun! Some of the best fun I’ve had in the last few months. It was a joy and honor to be invited to speak to multiple classrooms in and around my hometown for Read Across America week. The week began with the cover…
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Building Relationships with Editors
I gave this presentation as part of the SCBWI Southern Breeze Middle Grade Intensive on Nov. 3-5, 2023 at Gulf Shores Lodge in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The setting was inspiring and the attendees engaged – overall an amazing conference! I hope you find it helpful as you continue on your writing journeys. View my charts…
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Jump Start! How to Break Into the Write-for-Hire Market
Joint presentation – Heather L. Montgomery and Heather C. Morris SCBWI Southern Breeze Spring Mingle 2023, Atlanta, GA Heather and I had an amazing time presenting to a roomful of talented writers! You can download our presentation below:
Heather C. Morris 