Guitar's Blog
Lyrical Prose
Lyrical prose and lyrical language. Words I often hear in the literary world. But what do they really mean?
Resources for Picture Book Writers
Five basic resources that I believe are necessary to be a productive and successful writer.
My Writing Journey
5 years,
11 polished picture book manuscripts,
138 queries with corresponding rejections,
1 dream come true!
Beyond Disability
According to the World Health Organization over 1 billion people live with some form of disability…
S.M.A.R.T. goals
Happy New Year, friends! It’s 2022, and with a new year comes exciting possibilities.I don’t participate in New Year’s resolutions (primarily because I have failed so many of them in…
Native American History Month
November is Native American History Month and we must acknowledge and honor the land which we stand upon.
# Fall Writing Frenzy, 2021
I love everything about Autumn. Some of my favorite things about this season includes wearing scarves as the cool crisp air runs through my hair invigorating my senses, the vibrant color of leaves gently drifting down to the ground then crunching beneath my Autumn boots, and … the Fall Writing Frenzy Contest. …
byline legacies birthday
“By writers and for writers, this anthology was curated from the online writing community that we know and love as a ‘ChickenSoup for the Writer’s Soul’ to warm and inspire all authors.” — Cardigan Press
The Importance of Reading
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of reading. Specifically, reading in the genre that you’re writing. It’s research, and you establish mentor texts! …
The Triquetra
I instinctively write in a pattern of three, it’s my writing style! You’ll find this powerful writing technique in nearly all of my picture books. But I’m not the first…
Riddled With Doubt
The writing industry is not for the faint of heart. And Imposter Syndrome is devastating to the imaginary landscape. …
Honoring Motherhood
The month of May celebrates motherhood. In honor of all mothers, I dedicate this post to all women! Below, you will find books about inspirational women throughout the world, who never gave up despite being told “no”. …
Cardigan Press Interview
“Guitar inspired me from the moment I met her. Women in particular juggle so much, and what really moves me about Guitar is when the world says women can’t be both mom and career and dreams, she says, ‘Oh yeah? Watch me.’”
— Jaime Dill, editor for Cardigan Press …
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In honor of Black history month, I’d like to dedicate this post to children’s books that have been written by Black authors featuring Black main characters. These books support diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. …