tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10169177256119095642024-03-18T11:42:32.644-04:00All News, No SchmoozeNews and Notes for Busy Children's Book WritersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5399125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-40215278802180111392024-03-18T11:42:00.001-04:002024-03-18T11:42:00.159-04:00Tropes<p> Depending upon how they're used, tropes can either add or detract from your story.</p><p><a href="https://janefriedman.com/tropes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/" target="_blank">https://janefriedman.com/tropes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-11378310677336348782024-03-17T11:41:00.001-04:002024-03-17T11:41:00.245-04:00Characters' Knowledge<p> Characters can just know things without it having to be spelled out in your text.</p><p><a href="https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/02/characters-can-just-know-things" target="_blank">https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/02/characters-can-just-know-things</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-73297231944243150212024-03-16T11:39:00.001-04:002024-03-16T11:39:00.136-04:00Poetry and Nonfiction<p> Here are some tips for writing your nonfiction book in verse.</p><p><a href="https://www.nffest.com/2024/02/poetry-and-nonfiction-how-does-that-work.html?m=1" target="_blank">https://www.nffest.com/2024/02/poetry-and-nonfiction-how-does-that-work.html?m=1</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-39985818998106074442024-03-15T11:37:00.001-04:002024-03-15T11:37:00.138-04:00Self-Editing<p> Before you query with your manuscript, you need to self edit to increase your chance of publication.</p><p><a href="https://refiction.com/articles/editing-a-book" target="_blank">https://refiction.com/articles/editing-a-book</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-81506894685227874132024-03-14T11:36:00.001-04:002024-03-14T11:36:00.132-04:00Author Bios on Queries<p> What should you include in your author bio when writing a query letter?</p><p><a href="https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/turbocharging-the-bio-section-of" target="_blank">https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/turbocharging-the-bio-section-of</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-54321802196568866782024-03-13T11:34:00.001-04:002024-03-13T11:34:00.147-04:00School Visits<p> This survey show information about school visits, including honoraria.</p><p><a href="https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2024/02/21/school-visit-survey-nuts-bolts-and-uncomfortable-truths/" target="_blank">https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2024/02/21/school-visit-survey-nuts-bolts-and-uncomfortable-truths/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-84485150635096876742024-03-12T11:32:00.001-04:002024-03-12T11:32:00.133-04:00Who Reps Whom?<p> Here's a list of authors and a link to their agent's website.</p><p><a href="https://querytracker.net/clients/" target="_blank">https://querytracker.net/clients/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-82223052874254423152024-03-11T11:07:00.001-04:002024-03-11T11:07:00.124-04:00First Paragraph<p> Grab your reader in the first paragraph of your book.</p><p><a href="https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/creating-wow-power-in-your-first-paragraph/" target="_blank">https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/creating-wow-power-in-your-first-paragraph/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-43972443801185050932024-03-10T11:06:00.001-04:002024-03-10T11:06:00.153-04:00Rejection Letters<p> Why don't agents explain their rejection letters?</p><p><a href="https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/dont-agents-explain-rejections/" target="_blank">https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/dont-agents-explain-rejections/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-32151150106690275622024-03-09T11:06:00.001-05:002024-03-09T11:06:00.251-05:00Chapter Lengths<p> How long should each chapter be?</p><p><a href="https://blog.reedsy.com/how-long-should-a-chapter-be/" target="_blank">https://blog.reedsy.com/how-long-should-a-chapter-be/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-62236050144416115412024-03-08T11:05:00.001-05:002024-03-08T11:05:00.300-05:00Scene Beginnings<p> Here are some must-haves for the first few paragraphs of every scene.</p><p><a href="https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/" target="_blank">https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-7208463454904838592024-03-07T11:04:00.001-05:002024-03-07T11:04:00.243-05:00Brainstorming Your Plot<p> Here's a handy trick for brainstorming your plot.</p><p><a href="https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/a-handy-trick-for-brainstorming-your-plot/" target="_blank">https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/a-handy-trick-for-brainstorming-your-plot/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-35283014136797562432024-03-06T11:03:00.001-05:002024-03-06T11:03:00.147-05:00In-Person Conferences<p> There's something to be said about attending a conference in person.</p><p><a href="https://writersrumpus.com/2024/02/09/embracing-connection-the-joy-of-returning-to-in-person-conferences/" target="_blank">https://writersrumpus.com/2024/02/09/embracing-connection-the-joy-of-returning-to-in-person-conferences/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-65624590351095899232024-03-05T11:01:00.001-05:002024-03-05T11:01:00.277-05:00Editors<p> How much should it cost to hire an editor for your book?</p><p><a href="https://www.marykole.com/book-editing" target="_blank">https://www.marykole.com/book-editing</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-34045047154174988262024-03-04T11:01:00.001-05:002024-03-04T11:01:00.288-05:00Voice<p> How do you write words that sing?</p><p><a href="https://byomentor.com/2019/01/28/voice-writing-words-that-sing/" target="_blank">https://byomentor.com/2019/01/28/voice-writing-words-that-sing/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-35142973209064771982024-03-03T10:59:00.001-05:002024-03-03T10:59:00.251-05:00Character Personality<p> Your characters' personalities help your readers to better understand them.</p><p><a href="https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-2-personality/" target="_blank">https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/02/ways-to-know-your-characters-part-2-personality/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-21500570062892980822024-03-02T10:58:00.001-05:002024-03-02T10:58:00.130-05:00Educational Market<p> What's involved in getting a project to write for the educational market?</p><p><a href="https://www.annettewhipple.com/2019/01/writing-for-educational-market.html" target="_blank">https://www.annettewhipple.com/2019/01/writing-for-educational-market.html</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-58182117655270953352024-03-01T10:57:00.001-05:002024-03-01T10:57:00.131-05:00Narrative Arc<p> What is a narrative arc and how does that relate to your storytelling?</p><p><a href="https://blog.reedsy.com/narrative-arc/" target="_blank">https://blog.reedsy.com/narrative-arc/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-25298717492129223912024-02-29T10:56:00.001-05:002024-02-29T10:56:00.142-05:00Hybrid Publishers<p> Here are some red flags to look for when choosing a hybrid publisher.</p><p><a href="https://janefriedman.com/hybrid-paid-publishing-red-flags/" target="_blank">https://janefriedman.com/hybrid-paid-publishing-red-flags/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-9281173864449885312024-02-28T10:55:00.001-05:002024-02-28T10:55:00.143-05:00Writing Rules<p>It's okay to sometimes break the writing rules.</p><p><a href="https://janefriedman.com/writing-rules-that-beg-to-be-broken/" target="_blank">https://janefriedman.com/writing-rules-that-beg-to-be-broken/</a> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-47264324470645416772024-02-27T10:54:00.001-05:002024-02-27T10:54:00.130-05:00Maximizing Submission Chances<p> Here are some tips to maximize your chance of having a successful submission.</p><p><a href="https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/02/maximizing-your-submission-chances.html" target="_blank">https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/02/maximizing-your-submission-chances.html</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-2903617851985680662024-02-26T10:53:00.001-05:002024-02-26T10:53:00.156-05:00Relationship Plots<p> Where are the turning points in your relationship plot?</p><p><a href="https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/mastering-turning-points-in-relationship-plots/" target="_blank">https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/mastering-turning-points-in-relationship-plots/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-17162681914321464102024-02-25T10:52:00.001-05:002024-02-25T10:52:00.128-05:00Author Platform<p>Having an author platform is not mandatory for marketing most writing.</p><p><a href="https://janefriedman.com/author-platform-is-not-a-requirement-to-sell-your-novel-or-childrens-book/" target="_blank">https://janefriedman.com/author-platform-is-not-a-requirement-to-sell-your-novel-or-childrens-book/</a> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-52521820844708052602024-02-24T10:51:00.001-05:002024-02-24T10:51:00.148-05:00Kidlit Nonfiction<p> How do you write nonfiction that kids will want to read?</p><p><a href="https://www.marykole.com/nonfiction-books-for-kids" target="_blank">https://www.marykole.com/nonfiction-books-for-kids</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1016917725611909564.post-80374969494998367532024-02-23T10:50:00.001-05:002024-02-23T10:50:00.146-05:00Emotions<p> Here are some tips for getting emotion on the page.</p><p><a href="https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/01/how-to-get-emotion-onto-the-page/" target="_blank">https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/01/how-to-get-emotion-onto-the-page/</a><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0