The choice of genre could be easy or difficult depending on how you view it. Sometimes it can be quite an easy choice, as a genre can just be a natural fit; sort of jump out and take hold of you. It can also be difficult because, sometimes, your best genre plays hide and seek. […]
Author: Gear and Pen
“The One Where We Ask For Help.” or “Mentors, Family, and Friends.”
With “Boys Will Be Boys” I had the text ready, or nearly so, for years. The problem was, I lacked confidence in my writing and direction for the next steps. As far as I was concerned, my writing was not good enough to send out into the world. The concept was daunting. “What if my […]
“To Make a Long Story Short” or “Writing Small”
One of the obstacles I found in the writing process for a children’s book was the giant problem of writing small. Sometimes it seems strange to me that this would be my problem, because, though I can be long winded once I get into the flow, I also have a tendency, annoying as it is, […]
“Once Upon a Time…” or “Beginning the Book”
Who says a children’s story has to begin “once upon a time…?”This beginning is so popular that even one of the most recognized sci-fi movies begins with a similar and widely known phrase. I’m thinking space samurai, blasters, evil emperors, and Frank Oz and James Earl Jones (the series can not be the same without […]
“Choose Your Canvas” or “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Book Forms.”
My first writing interest was the novel. It is still my focus as a whole, though I have tried my hand at children’s stories and the children’s story is my first published work. It was not difficult for me to choose the novel as my preferred format. The longer build of the story appeals to […]
“I Have a Tale to Tell.” Or “The story. “
What made me decide to write Boys Will Be Boys? It is something I have felt strongly about for some time. These stereotypes of what makes a proper boy or a proper girl, or man or woman, have made my muscles tighten for years. The decision to write about this issue and to help children […]
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
“May I Introduce You to…” or “My Start as a Writer.”
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a writer, much less an authoress. At first, the closest I approached to actual stories was coming up with sequels to fiction I enjoyed…