Thursday, October 17, 2024

Publishing Truths

 There are some awful truths about the publishing landscape.

https://ideas.bkconnection.com/10-awful-truths-about-publishing

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Character Needs

 Here are five things your character needs.

https://www.writingforward.com/storytelling/five-things-your-characters-need

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Wordiness in Picture Books

 Here are some shortcuts to avoid wordiness in picture books.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/wordiness-in-picture-books

Monday, October 14, 2024

Become a Better Writer

 Here are thirteen tips to help you become a stronger writer.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/09/lucky-13-13-tips-on-becoming-stronger.html

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Villains

 How to you craft a great villain without turning off your readers?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/09/how-to-create-a-great-villain

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Writing Children's Books

 Here's some basic information you need to know before writing a picture book.

https://www.marykole.com/how-to-write-childrens-books#

Friday, October 11, 2024

Picture Book Dialogue

 What's the best way to use dialogue in your picture book?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/dialogue-in-picture-books-an-editors-perspective/

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Book Freebies

 Here are some ideas for freebies you can use to market your book.

https://buildbookbuzz.com/10-tips-for-crafting-irresistible-childrens-book-freebies/

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Ineffective Writers

 Are you sabotaging your writing with these ineffective habits?

https://janefriedman.com/the-7-habits-of-highly-ineffective-writers-powerful-lessons-in-personal-sabotage/

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Opening Cliches

 Avoid these common cliches for opening a story.

https://www.writersdigest.com/improve-my-writing/12-cliches-to-avoid-when-beginning-your-story