Kim Ventrella's Blog
March 8, 2022
Writing About Difficult Topics for Kids
Books can help equip kids for life and build resiliency, regardless of whether we're talking about a contemporary realistic novel or an epic fantasy.
February 20, 2022
Never “Waste” a Query Letter with These Three Tips
A great query letter can help you make a lasting impression with literary agents and move closer to achieving your publishing dreams. You’ve put months or even years into revising your novel, so make sure you put the same care and research into the querying process. As a freelance editor, I often hear clients lamenting […]
January 9, 2022
Small Group Writing Classes for Kids on Outschool
Do you have students who might be interested in more specialized writing classes, outside of the classroom? Would they like to learn from an award-winning, traditionally published author? I’m now offering small group writing classes for ages 9-18 through Outschool. My current offerings include: Weekly Writers Club (critique group for ages 10-14) Writing Spooky Stories […]
April 3, 2021
Writing Tips for Kids: YouTube Series
I’m starting a brand new series on my writing-themed YouTube channel called Three Questions with Kim Ventrella! The channel originally featured short interviews with amazing middle grade authors and illustrators, and it still does. But I’m adding a series focused on 5-minute writing tips for kids. I’m keeping them short so teachers working with grades […]
March 24, 2021
Creating Beautiful Promotional Graphics for Authors
A lot of authors don’t like making graphics for social media, but we need them! How else are you going to promote your latest book announcement, cover reveal or author event? Then there are the logos, newsletters, social media headers. Oh yeah, and that’s not even considering Instagram. Thankfully, I love making graphics. What better […]
September 19, 2020
Books That Inspire: Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge
A writer's view of Cuckoo's Song by Frances Hardinge.
September 5, 2020
The Story Behind: Hello, Future Me (Part 2)
The story behind my new middle grade novel, Hello, Future Me!
August 29, 2020
The Story Behind: Hello, Future Me
The story behind my new middle grade novel, Hello, Future Me!
March 10, 2020
Lessons for Baby Author Me — Meg Eden
Today I’m thrilled to welcome Meg Eden to the hot seat! She is the author of the novel “Post-High School Reality Quest” (2017), and the forthcoming poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World” (2020). Welcome, Meg! I’ve asked Meg to look back and give her Baby Author Self some advice on the publishing and writing […]
November 18, 2019
Lessons for Baby Author Me — S.A. Larsen
S.A. Larsen aka Sheri, welcome to the blog! First things first, enjoy a complimentary coffee on the house. Now sit back…close your eyes and…step inside the Baby Author Me Time Machine.
