Edison did it, why can’t we?

Necessity is the mother of invention, or so they say. Perhaps it’s not that complicated. Perhaps just a desire to find an easier, better way is the best motivator.

This website was created by two writers who found their favorites folder overflowing and the search function on their email burned out. We craved a central repository for great information for writers; a place that encompassed all facets of writing including the craft, solutions for problems, and best practices from peers.

So we created one.

We’re writers, just like you, looking for tidbits to keep us energized as we write, edit and submit with a prayer to the slush pile.

So dive into this buffet for goodies. Take what looks appetizing and leave what does not fit your palette. We’re glad you came hungry for snacks!

About Dana

Dana Cleveland Konop – Whether she currently writes picture books or middle grade novels, Dana hasn’t stopped writing since she learned how. Her awards include four honorable mentions from the Writer’s Digest Writing Competition for Children’s Fiction. Dana's work has been published in Once Upon a Time, Stories for Children, Fandangle Magzine and accepted for an upcoming issue of Highlights for Childlren. Originally from Texas, Dana now lives in Georgia with her husband, children and an occasionally grumpy tuxedo cat. Her favorite snacks while writing are baby carrots and almonds. Visit Dana’s website at www.danasbooks.com and tweet her at http://twitter.com/dkonop.

About Melissa

Melissa Thomas-Dubois writes what she knows and sometimes what she doesn't know—she loves researching and learning about new things! This includes children's picture books, short fiction, non-fiction and automotive topics. She was recently awarded 1^st place for non-fiction from SCBWI and is the Senior editor at Atlanta’s How We Ride and CRUNK Magazines.

She is also founder and CEO of Marketzing, Atlanta's go to source for small business copywriting. You can learn more about her amazing talents in public relations and content creation at www.getmarketzing.com.

Melissa lives just north of Atlanta with her husband and 3 sons. When not writing she spends her time restoring her 1972 MG Midget, playing tennis and snacking on popcorn and grapes. Learn more at www.mtdwrites.com.

Grammar Snacks columnist Heather Kolich is a freelance writer, photographer, certified grant writer and children’s author. Her feature articles and photographs have appeared in newspapers, magazines, Internet and business publications since 1999. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and her diverse career includes working with primates in the fields of language research and behavioral biology; serving as a sign language interpreter for deaf and hard-of-hearing students; creating factual yet interesting articles for Discovery Communications and The Learning Channel; and reviewing books for Children's Literature Comprehensive Database. Heather's writing has earned awards from the Georgia Writer's Association, Writer's Digest and The History Channel. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, coordinator for the SCBWI/Southern Breeze Annual Writing Contest, and coordinator for the 2010 Springmingle conference. Heather has been an adult advisor for Venture Crew 39 and is currently undergoing CERT training to become an emergency responder for her community.