The Dare Dreamer Movement by Julene Fleurmond

General Writing Resources

• 101 Best Sites for Writers

Resources for Children’s and YA Writers

• The Children’s Book Insider

Resources for Christian Writers

• Christian Writing Today
• Blog of Chip McGregor – Literary Agent
• Blog of Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Dee Stewart’s Christian Fiction Blog
• Author CJ Darlington’s Blog – Thoughts On Books, Writing & Publishing

Literary Agent Blogs and Links

• Rachelle Gardner

Writers Who Blog

• Carleen Brice – Personal Blog & White Readers Meet Black Authors Blog
• Cecilia Dowdy – Christian Fiction Author
• Mitali Perkins – Chlidren’s and YA Author
• Debbie Rigaud – YA Author
• Cynthia Leitich Smith – hlidren’s and YA Author
• Paula Yoo – Chlidren’s and YA Author

Websites of Some of My Favorite Authors

Maya Angelou, (Favorite work – “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”)

Pearl Cleage, (Favorite work – “We Speak Your Names”)

Beverly Cleary, (Favorite work – “Dear Mr. Henshaw”)

Sharon Creech, (Favorite work – “Walk Two Moons”)

Edwidge Danticat, (Favorite work – “The Dew Breaker”)

Lois Lowry, (Favorite works – “The Giver” & “Number the Stars”)

Helpful Articles & Media

Video: Ira Glass on Storytelling – Journalist and radio personality Ira Glass gives some great advice on honing your craft and storytelling in terms of broadcast media (but also applies to other crafts like writing):