Writing great characters takes many things. Understanding different character archetypes is key to adding variety to each novel. Author Dhoneille Clayton joins us to discuss the mentor and ally character types, the tropes associated with them, and how we can use them to bring variety to our novels.

Tea and Tales Blog - Dhonielle Clayton: 

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1

Other links:

https://www.instagram.com/brownbookworm/?hl=en

https://www.dhonielleclayton.com/

The Breakout: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breakout-dhonielle-claytontiffany-d-jacksonnic-stoneangie-thomasashley-woodfolknicola-yoon?variant=44277633974306

The Paragon Games: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250874856/theparagongames/

Agent and Founder of Megibow Literary, Sara Megibow joins us to discuss the publishing industry, her processes, and many other bookish topics. Join us to get a peek into how she works with her clients and things she loves and dislikes. Plus all the great industry knowledge bombs she dropped!

Tea and Tales Blog - Sara Megibow: 

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/sara-megibow

Other links:

megibowliteraryagency.com

Submission guidelines for Megibow Literary Agency are listed here:

https://www.megibowliteraryagency.com/submissions

Sara's clients is always updated here:

https://www.megibowliteraryagency.com/13109263-clients

Megibow Literary Instagram page is here:

https://www.instagram.com/megibowliterary/

Extra about Sara's sales, upcoming conferences, and thoughts are listed here:

https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/SaraMegibow/

The foundation of great writing starts with understanding, using, and breaking the rules of grammar. This is a lifelong journey that starts early. For young writers, learning grammar can be a discouraging experience. Author, educator, and teacher Patty McGee explains how parents and teachers can help young learners to love writing, even with language and ability barriers.

Tea and Tales Blog - Patty McGee:

https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/patty-mcgee

Other links:

www.pattymcgee.org 

Insta: @pmgmcgee 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-mcgee-36507926/

https://www.corwin.com/books/not-your-grannys-grammar-288198

Writing for Children is vastly different from writing for adults. In this episode, children’s book author and publisher Miriam Laundry discusses how to focus on what children want and write something parents and teachers want more of.

Tea and Tales Blog - Miriam Laundry: ⁠https://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/miriam-laundry

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES  

Facebook: @MiriamLaundryFanPage 

Instagram: @miriamlaundrypublishing 

WEBSITE  

www.miriamlaundry.com

FREE WRITING RESOURCE:   Children’s Book Blueprint

www.miriamlaundry.com/blueprint 

From a close 3rd person to an omniscient narrator, head-hopping is a device that should be used very sparingly and in the right cases. Join us with editor Crystal Shelley as she discusses how to recognize, use, and fix head-hopping.

Crystal Shelley's Resource Page:

https://www.rabbitwitharedpen.com/resources

Crystal's Head-Hopping Article:

https://www.rabbitwitharedpen.com/blog/point-of-view

Check out our blog on her:Crystal Shelley | Tea and Tales

Author Rob Mortell discusses his journey in self-publishing from posting on Substack to publishing his full length novel. 

https://substack.com/@robrightswrite

https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Treasure-Rob-Mortell-ebook/dp/B0DFQH7NSD?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

https://www.instagram.com/robmortellwrites/

https://www.facebook.com/storieshavepower/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#

Picking what kind of POV your writing will have is only half the battle. Learning how to make it engaging and to suck in the reader makes it impossible to set down. Author Gayvin Powers teaches tips and tricks to write with the lens close to your character, and why this is so hard in 3rd person POV.

Links to find Gayvin

https://gayvinpowers.com/

https://www.facebook.com/GayvinPowersAuthor

https://www.instagram.com/gayvinpowerswriter/ 

Links to find Gayvin’s podcast: Hidden Heroines of History

https://gayvinpowers.com/hidden-heroines-history-podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584591300193

When writers need to practice their craft or get stuck in a scene, writing prompts help us to break past it. Grab something to write with and a timer and prepare for Rose to work out your genre skills.https://roselawrenceauthor.com/roses-little-writing-club/https://www.instagram.com/roseslittlewritingclub/

Welcome to season four with our writer bingo! Check our website for the bingo card, play along, or save the card for later to play with your friends.

1. Never Have I Ever...Writers Bingo | Tea and Tales

There's no shortage of advice on how to write. Stephen King's 14 tips are a great place for new writers to start, and experienced writers to review their process.

Summary video of Stephen King’s book “On Writing”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXk2EC98qe8