Some of the best story ideas start with the simple question, "What if ...?" But, "what if" isn't only a powerful question for beginnings. In fact, "what if" can serve as a drafting and revising tool through your entire writing process.  In today's live...

It's one thing to picture a place and a completely different one to experience it with all five of your senses. How can you immerse yourself in the world of your story? In today's live session, we'll play around with ways to collect sensory experiences...

by Naomi Kinsman When I visit classrooms to speak about my books, a top question from students is, “How can I become an author?” In part, this question concerns the mysterious publishing world. However, the question is also about process. When book-loving kids turn...

Why does every day at Disneyland end in fireworks? There's something about the hush that falls over the crowd, the goosebumps that rise as the music soars, and the stunning colors that light up the sky. Whether we use actual fireworks or figurative ones,...