Behind the Scenes: Creating a Children’s Book for Real Families by: Denise N. Fyffe Every book begins with a moment — a tug, a whisper, a nudge that refuses to leave you alone. For me, the spark for Babies Are Tiring, Aren’t They? When Baby Came Home came from watching families navigate the beautiful, exhausting … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Creating a Children’s Book for Real Families
Adopt the Discipline of Writing by: Denise N. Fyffe As a copywriter, I had to produce anywhere from 50 articles of 2000 words or more, each month. That is 100,000 words a month. This does not include writing for my own blogs, editing my books, and upgrading them to newer editions. Sometimes, I felt like … Continue reading Adopt the Discipline of Writing by Denise N. Fyffe
The Power of Rhythm and Repetition in Children’s Books by: Denise N. Fyffe Long before children understand the full meaning of a story, they understand its rhythm. They feel the rise and fall of the words, the musicality of the sentences, the predictability of the patterns. Rhythm is the first language of childhood — it’s … Continue reading The Power of Rhythm and Repetition in Children’s Books
Everyone Wants to Write a Book by: Denise N. Fyffe There is a strange phenomenon I’ve observed over the years: almost everyone, at some point, declares that they want to write a book. It slips out casually, usually in the middle of a conversation about life, purpose, or dreams. “One day, I’m going to write … Continue reading Everyone Wants to Write a Book by Denise N. Fyffe
Sibling Rivalry Isn’t the Enemy, It’s a Conversation Waiting to Happen By: Minister Denise N. Fyffe When a new baby comes home, the entire atmosphere of a household shifts. Parents feel it, grandparents feel it, and older siblings feel it most of all. They watch the baby being carried from room to room, they hear … Continue reading Sibling Rivalry Isn’t the Enemy — It’s a Conversation Waiting to Happen
Your Story and Your Voice Matters by: Denise N. Fyffe Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about writing a book — yet very few ever finish one. Why? Because writing is not just an idea. It is a discipline, a calling, and a commitment that demands clarity, courage, and consistency. How to Keep Writing is the honest, … Continue reading Your Story and Your Voice Matters by Denise N. Fyffe
Why Diverse Children’s Books Matter — And Why Representation Should Start at Home By: Denise N. Fyffe Walk into any children’s section today and you’ll see shelves filled with bright colors, talking animals, and whimsical adventures. But for many families — especially multicultural, blended, or interracial families — there’s still a quiet ache: Where are the … Continue reading Why Diverse Children’s Books Matter — And Why Representation Should Start at Home
Answering The Call to Write by: Denise N. Fyffe There comes a moment in every writer’s life when the desire to create becomes louder than the excuses that have kept them silent. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been carrying the idea, how many times you’ve promised yourself you would start, or how many notebooks … Continue reading Answering The Call to Write by Denise N. Fyffe
How to Keep Writing by: Denise N. Fyffe People often ask me the same question with a mixture of awe, curiosity, and disbelief: “Where do you find the time to write so many books?” They ask it as if there is a secret door I slip through, a hidden pocket of hours that only writers … Continue reading How to Keep Writing by Denise N. Fyffe
When Baby Comes Home: Helping Big Kids Feel Seen, Loved, and Prepared by: Denise N. Fyffe There’s a special kind of excitement that fills a home when a new baby is on the way. The tiny clothes, the soft blankets, the baby showers, the name debates — it all feels like a celebration. But for … Continue reading When Baby Comes Home: Helping Big Kids Feel Seen, Loved, and Prepared
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