Middle school teacher and author Kimberly Dana shares practical ways to make suspense writing accessible and engaging for young students. She explores techniques such as using setting effectively, building tension over time, and applying the classic “Magic of Three” to help children create stories that captivate readers.
Setting Writing Goals That Actually Work
Amy Rivers, James R. Hannibal, Kerry Peresta, and Rea Frey offer candid advice for aspiring authors on setting realistic goals, understanding the publishing market, and building sustainable writing careers.




