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My New Picture Book is Here!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: July 05, 2019In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

You're never too old to learn! Read more

HAMMERING FOR FREEDOM Is On the Bookshelf, Y’all!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: August 16, 2018In: Business, Events, News, Ritas BooksTags: African American Children's Books, aspiring author, aspiring writer., Children's Book Writer, Children's Writer, Picture Books, publishing, Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Rita's Stuff, Writing Opportunities2 Comments

Every writer should get to attend NOLA at least once in their life. Read more

Walter Dean Myers Re-Wind: Interview from 2010

Revamp of a 2010 interview with the great Walter Dean Myers Read more

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil (or) Happy New year!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 03, 2016In: Just Because, Random ThoughtsTags: aspiring author, aspiring writers, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Well, hello everybody! Happy New Year. Wow, it’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Coming to you today with a little confession: I sun-setted this site (aka, went on permanent vacation) so I coul... Read more

The Un-Editorial Notepad #15 – 10 Steps to Good Writing

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: June 30, 2014In: Random Thoughts, Un-Editorial Notepad, Writing TipsTags: aspiring author, aspiring writers, good writing tipsNo Comments

Hi Everybody, I’m back with more UN-editorial notes for aspiring writers who are preparing their manuscripts for submission. Read more

It’s a Juggling Act!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 28, 2013In: Random Thoughts, Writing TipsTags: aspiring author, how to be an authorNo Comments

Writers often scramble for free time to write for themselves. Read more

What Makes You Want to Lie to Me?

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: November 13, 2013In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: aspiring author, WritingNo Comments

People lie about the most ridiculous things! Read more

Put on Your Listening Ears!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: October 31, 2013In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: aspiring author, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Learn to listen. And to keep your big mouth shut. Read more

Keep on Giving

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: June 17, 2013In: Random Thoughts, Writing TipsTags: aspiring author, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Keep giving, even if people misconstrue what you're trying to do Read more

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The Un-Editorial Notepad #15 – 10 Steps to Good Writing

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