Also included: All Afternoon Sessions One-on-one with an agent or editor It's not too late! You can sign up for J. Scott Savage's three-day Morning Workshop. Whether you’re arriving with a brand-new idea, a rough outline, a few opening chapters, or a completed manuscript, this workshop is designed to help you take the next major step in your writing journey. Over three intensive days, we’ll workshop stories from the big-picture level down. Together, we’ll explore concept d

Kiri Jorgensen is one of our editors this year. I asked several of our guests a few questions, and here's what Kiri had to say about working with writers. I am the publisher and senior editor at Chicken Scratch Books. I'm also a teacher, writer, gardener, and grandma. I love finding wonderful, new, middle grade authors. My hopes when reading through a manuscript: I'm always looking for a protagonist who is solidly living their individual, motive-driven life. I want to unders

Long before I spoke with Joy Peskin, I was aware of her name floating around writing conferences, popping up in critique groups, and taking a prominent position in online forums. When discussing their work, writers who’ve had the good fortune to interact with the senior editor start sentences with, “Well, Joy Peskin says…” Basically, if you’re involved in a writing community, you’ve heard of her. After speaking with her, it’s clear why. Yes, her credentials are impressive: s

Just about everyone has somebody who's really important in their lives. Carol was lucky enough to have Louise Plummer in hers.

First chapter tips from the talented YA & MG author Erin Stewart.

A quick rundown of what writers can expect during the afternoon sessions at Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers

Join the March Ahead Contest for the chance to attend this writer's retreat for free!

Yahoo! for WIFYR 2025– this June (16-20), and all the monthly fun things that we have planned. This year is a perfect time to learn to write