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2022

June
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How Going Digital Can Help Your Career in Children's Literature

February
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When The Words Come Calling

In spite of immense loss and grief that is still uncovered, a message of hope that each of us will find our way back to our full creative spirit.

2021

May
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Preserve Your Sanity (And Your Child’s Safety) with These Gaming Tips

CWG Contributor Daniel Sherwin offers tips on preserving your sanity and your child’s safety and well-being while gaming.

2020

November
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Let's Get This Show On The Page

Writing advice asks us to show vs. tell - here are a few helpful tips for doing just that.

August
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It's In The Details

Knowing when you have the right balance of details is the first step of gaining creative control of you use of details in writing.

June
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Shopping for New Ideas

Wouldn’t it be grand if you could slip into a shop or browse online for new ideas? The secret of new ideas lies in their source.

April
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An Interview With Luca M. Damiani

CWG Editor Sihui Zhu interviews multimedia artist Luca M. Damiani about his new video project, Maria and all the Grannies (Nonnas) of the World.

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Art For Kids

Children really enjoy art but did you know practicing art has its own benefits for kids?

March
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Creativity in the Age of Quarantine

Creativity may be the best medicine for the social distancing blues.

January
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Escape Galapagos: Creating a Family Adventure in Reading

As a marine scientist, I knew the Galapagos would make the perfect setting for the first book in my series for middle graders.

2019

December
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An Interview With Author/Illustrator Olga Verasen

In this edition of The Writer's Journey, CWG Online Editor-in-Chief Sheila Wright is pleased to interview author and CWG contributor Olga Verasen!

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Five Top Picks for a Picture-Perfect Picture Book

The picture book has been my passion for over 40 years. Let me give you my five essential tips for success in this subtly complex genre.