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STARTS JUNE 1st! The 31-Day Platform Challenge  We're are back with a friendly and accessible approach to the often intimidating world of author platforms. Key Discussion Points: 1. Challenge Overview: Beth and Lisa discuss the structure of…

Theme: Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Publishing Episode eighteen of season three dives into the intricacies of the publishing world with guest Bitsy Kemper, a multifaceted author and industry veteran. This episode is a treasure trove of …

Welcome to the heart of narrative depth – the world of secondary characters. Our latest episode is dedicated to these vital players in the storytelling arena. Here, we explore why and how secondary characters are indispensable to the stories w…

Welcome back! Today we follow the odyssey of Matt Eicheldinger, from a soccer-playing, comic-reading child to a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author. A Portrait of Perseverance Matt's journey wasn't crafted overnight. Spending his child…

Coping with Imposter Syndrome as a Writer: Finding Confidence on the Page As authors, the path to publishing can often feel like walking a tightrope between pride in our work and a daunting abyss of self-doubt. It's a balancing act fami…

Rhyme Time: Mastering the Craft of Rhyming Picture Books Welcome to the charming world of rhyming picture books, where the playful cadence of words creates a symphony that delights young minds. Our latest Writers with Wrinkles episode featured Lisa…

🎙️ Navigating the Inevitable - Failure and Rejection in Writing 🎙️ Welcome to our latest blog post, inspired by Season 3, Episode 13 of Writers with Wrinkles, where we delve into a topic every writer knows all too well: failure and rejection. 📝💔 T…

In the latest episode of Writers with Wrinkles, we had the  pleasure of hosting Sara Schonfeld, an  editor at HarperCollins, known for her expertise in middle grade and YA literature. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a treasur…

In the  world of novel writing, pacing is not just about the speed of your story, but the rhythm with which you tell it. It's what keeps your readers turning pages well past their bedtime. In the latest episode of Writers With Wrinkles hosts Be…

Calling all romance enthusiasts! In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid chat with romance book editing extraordinaire, Patience Bloom. With 26 years under her belt, Patience has witnessed the evolution of the genr…