Articles & Resources
Writing insights, book news, teaching resources, faith, music, and creative projects.
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Pocket of Guilt Review: A German Latter-day Saint Family in World War II
A review of Pocket of Guilt and its portrayal of a German Latter-day Saint family facing war, dictatorship, religious pressure, and difficult moral choices.
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The Fourth Nephite Review: Time Travel into Latter-day Saint History
A review of The Fourth Nephite and its use of time travel, historical figures, documented dialogue, and a reader’s guide to introduce Latter-day Saint…
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Dialogue Tags: When to Use “Said” and Avoid Bookisms
Learn when to use “said,” why distracting bookisms weaken dialogue, and how action beats can identify speakers while adding meaning.
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Wrong Number Review: Romantic Suspense That Keeps Moving
A review of Wrong Number and its balance of crime, puzzles, witness protection, family danger, brisk pacing, and a romance that supports the suspense.
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Educational Resources for Young Writers and Teachers
Practical story-planning, revision, sentence-fluency, motivation, interdisciplinary-writing, and workshop resources for young writers, teachers, librarians, and families.
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Zan-Gah Series Review: Prehistoric Adventure, Family, and Survival
A combined review of the Zan-Gah prehistoric adventure series, including family loyalty, survival, trauma, tribal conflict, cultural world-building, and audience considerations.
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Critique Circle Review: How Online Critique Exchanges Work
How reciprocal online critique exchanges work, what writers can learn by giving feedback, and how to evaluate comments without obeying every suggestion.
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Women of the Book of Mormon Review: Seeing Familiar Scripture Differently
A review of Women of the Book of Mormon and its use of cultural context, artwork, and personal application to illuminate women in familiar…
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The Canticle Kingdom Book Trailer and Original Music
Watch The Canticle Kingdom book trailer and learn how real German locations and Michael D. Young’s original music-box composition support the fantasy story.
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What Happens After a Publisher Accepts Your Book?
A practical overview of the stages after a publisher accepts a book, including contracts, editing, covers, proofs, advance copies, metadata, and marketing.
Michael D. Young 