Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin Babies learn from grown-ups. But can we learn from them? Our first grandson is almost eleven months old. Watching him learn is a great joy—and it makes me …
Chart It!—How to Use a Character Chart
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin What color were her eyes again? How long has he had this job? When did she break her arm, and is she out of her cast yet? When …
The Right—and Left—Way to Plan For Writers’ Conferences
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin Are you a left-brained, list-making, analyzing writer? Are you a right-brained, creative, spontaneous writer? Some combination? If you’re attending a writers’ conference, engage both halves of your brain …
Grandparenting Your Book
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin In December, our first grandson was born. Recently we watched him for a day so my son and daughter-in-law could attend a wedding. Afterward, I told my friends, …
Writing Scenes Like Swiss Cheese
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin The scene is running at a nice clip. My heroine is making a strong decision that will propel her into action. The dialogue is flowing, the plot is …