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What Writing MIDDLE Grade Means to Me.

A short post on middle grade literature and all it encompasses. Share your thoughts. http://bit.ly/em5OuC

Added by Sheri Larsen on April 15, 2011 at 7:49am — No Comments

LITERARY TERMS IV: Passive Voice

Passive voice can creep into our writing when we least expect it. See how we explore the topic over on Oasis for YA.

Added by Sheri Larsen on April 13, 2011 at 8:05am — No Comments

C: GRAFFITI WALL interview with C.Lee McKenzie, Author of Princes of Las Pulgas

YAlitchat's very own C.Lee is giving us the deeds on her vibrant writing journey. She's also offering up a copy of the book and a five page critique. Stop by for a visit and enter!! http://bit.ly/f5yKmb

Added by Sheri Larsen on April 4, 2011 at 9:28am — No Comments

LITERARY TERMS III: I Am Voice

I Am Voice. What really goes into developing character voice? Come check out what the Oasis has to say!! http://bit.ly/gefwz1

Added by Sheri Larsen on March 9, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Interview with Elana Johnson and POSSESSIONS! & a Giveaway!

In this YA business, there's always the next best, greatest thing coming down the pike. In my opinion, Elana's the next. And she's one of the most real people/writers I've ever met. See what she has to say about her journey to publication, her Oreo fetish, and ENTER to win some swag! http://bit.ly/eglp8t

Added by Sheri Larsen on February 7, 2011 at 8:47am — No Comments

LITERARY TERMS II: Setting the Scene - Tone & Mood

Let me ask Tone & Mood, "How do you set the scene?" http://bit.ly/evzU7g Come join my discussion about technique and craft.

Added by Sheri Larsen on February 2, 2011 at 8:57am — No Comments

That's YAmore BLOGFEST!!

Come one, Come all!! Could there be any better blogfest for our writing community than a YA blogfest?? Come join my writing sisters and me over on Oasis for YA the Friday before Valentine's Day for some fabulous writing in 250 words or less!!

Let's honor young adult literature and romance together,…

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Added by Sheri Larsen on January 19, 2011 at 7:29am — No Comments

Writing a Book Review

Ever thought of writing a review about a book you've read? Hard to find the time or focus? There's a brief set up to writing a review on Oasis for YA, today. http://bit.ly/dEdaZW

Added by Sheri Larsen on January 14, 2011 at 8:52am — No Comments

Great MG Read!!

Want a great MG read that's educational along with fun? Check out Writers' Ally, today, and you might just win a copy of DOGSLED DREAMS by Terry Lynn Johnson!!

I'm promoting her book for her. And she has a teacher's guide and everything!

Added by Sheri Larsen on January 12, 2011 at 8:16am — No Comments

CHAT with Author LA BANKS Tonight on Twitter with YAlitchat!!

Come join our very own LM Preston as she hosts the fabulous LA BANKS in our Twitter chat, tonight!! Don't forget to include our hashtage - #yalitchat!!

Added by Sheri Larsen on January 5, 2011 at 11:05am — No Comments

WINNER of the Roecker Sister's Giveaway & Interivew with the Author of PERILOUS!

I've announced the winner of a five page critique by theirs truely - THE ROECKER SISTERS, plus a six pack of Coke and candy. Hee... If you didn't enter, no FEAR! I have another giveaway today!!

Come see what Tamara Hart Heiner, Author of PERILOUS, had to say about herself, writing, and the industry as a whole. She's also giving a copy of PERILOUS away!! Come ENTER to win by simply leaving a comment!

Added by Sheri Larsen on January 3, 2011 at 3:27pm — No Comments

Lil'Devil Turns 14

Just a tribute to a writer's 14yr-old menace. http://bit.ly/h7m22o

Added by Sheri Larsen on December 20, 2010 at 12:05pm — No Comments

GRAFFITI WALL interview with the Roecker sisters, authors of THE LIAR SOCIETY

Come see what snark these ladies are sharing. They are an awesome team! Enter to win a 1st five pages critique from them and some other goodies! Stop by and say hi!

Added by Sheri Larsen on December 6, 2010 at 7:35am — No Comments

ONLINE PITCHES

Did you know that on a few occasions, you can pitch to agents, editors, and publishers online? Well, that's what I found out when I attended MuseCon, last month. I listed what I learned and gave a few suggestions on Writers' Ally, today.

Added by Sheri Larsen on November 19, 2010 at 9:57am — 2 Comments

Writing Schedules

Humorous post about different writing schedules. WHICH one fits you best??? Schedules in Writing

Added by Sheri Larsen on November 8, 2010 at 11:32am — No Comments

Platforms ~ Last Notes with Agent Natalie Fischer

So far, I've shared with you what I learned about queries and first chapters from my webinar with super Agent Natalie Fischer. Today is my final installment and it's to get you thinking about author platforms.

Added by Sheri Larsen on November 8, 2010 at 8:09am — No Comments

Notes on Opening Chapters with Agent Natalie Fischer

Hook'em and reel'em is all I ever hear when it comes to the opening lines of a book. And true that is. Come take a peek on Writers' Ally to see what I've learned from my webinar with super agent Natalie Fischer.

Added by Sheri Larsen on October 27, 2010 at 10:51am — No Comments

Notes From a Literary Agent ~ Natalie Fischer

What are the MIEs (most important elements) you must communicate to an agent in your query letter? I've broken a few down via my lesson with super agent, Natalie Fischer.

Added by Sheri Larsen on October 22, 2010 at 8:47am — No Comments

BOOK REVIEW!! EMMA and the VAMPIRES

This book is so appropriate for this time of year. Come and see what the Alleyway thought of the mash-up book, EMMA and the VAMPIRES!!

Added by Sheri Larsen on October 13, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

GRAFFITI WALL interview with Terry Lynn Johnson, author of DOGSLED DREAMS!

Author Terry Lynn Johnson explores the outdoors, writing, her new book DOGSLED DREAMS, and offers a chance for you to win some SWAG on Writers' Ally.

Added by Sheri Larsen on September 27, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

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