The Writers' Well: A Weekly Recap of the Best Kidslit Blog Posts

Happy Friday! As usual, there were some wonderful kidslit posts, so let's plunge right into the well!

Writing Craft
Beth Kephart tackles two issues in a short post (yet still beautifully written as all of hers are): Losing Sentences to strengthen story and Pursuing a project that is just beyond your skill level.

On the Writers in Residence blog, Jackie Houchin discusses interview techniques.

WriterJenn gives examples of novels that start with character, not necessarily action-packed sequences.

Barbara O'Connor shared an inspirational quote to help writers stay focused on writing.

On her Question of the Day blog, Suzanne Casamento discusses the importance of structure in your novel and finding a mentor.

On Kirby's Lane, Kirby Larson discusses how food can add spice to novels.

Interviews
Andrea Cremer, author of Nightshade, is interviewed on Market My Words blog.

Denise Jaden interviewed Chelsea Campbell, author of The Rise of Renegade X.

Sea author Heidi Kling is interviewed by Holly Cupala.

Marketing
There's a fantastic marketing roundup over at the Market My Words blog.

Themes
It was friendship week over at the Books, Boys, Buzz blog to celebrate the release of Lifted by Wendy Toliver (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

New Kidslit Blog
Gregory K. had a post about a new kidslit blog launched by twenty-six middle grade novelists.  It's called From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors.

Interesting Discussions
Shannon Hale discusses the flaws of a Book Rating System.

Carrie Jones posted a video on her blog of Colin Farrell speaking out against Bullying.

For Fun
Nancy Sanders is beginning a Summer Reading Club over at her blog.  Sounds like fun!

If you like reading the Kiersten Writes blog, you'll love the guest post by Stephanie Perkins that uncovers the real Kiersten White.

D. M. Cunningham over at Literary Asylum reminds us that it's Batman has recently published it's 700th issue!

Have a wonderful weekend!