Thursday, October 31, 2024

Transitions

 Here's how to use structure in transitioning between scenes.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/scene-structure-and-transitions-in-big-scenes/

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Characterization Details

 What characterization details will give your character more depth?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/what-characterization-detail-gives-your-protagonist-more-depth/

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Themes

 What's the secret to writing a book with a strong theme?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/the-secret-to-writing-strong-themes/

Monday, October 28, 2024

Author Websites

 Everything you need to know to build your author website.

https://insights.bookbub.com/ultimate-guide-building-author-website/

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Character Hobbies

 Characters' hobbies and interests will affect the narrative of your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/how-characters-hobbies-and-interests-affect-the-narrative/

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Suspense

 How do you create suspense in your books?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/creating-suspense-in-any-genre/

Friday, October 25, 2024

Education Grants

 There are many education grants to use for author visits, professional development, school visits, and more.

https://www.donnajanellbowman.com/2024/03/11/finding-the-funds-to-pay-for-an-author-visit/

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Children's Nonfiction

 It's important to learn about children's nonfiction in order to write it well.

https://kidlit.com/tag/nonfiction/

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Lucky Protagonists

 Does luck play too important a part for your protagonist?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/is-your-protagonist-too-lucky/

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Picture Book Endings

 How do you find the perfect ending for your picture book?

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/07/21/say-ahhh-finding-the-perfect-picture-book-ending/

Monday, October 21, 2024

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Settings as Characterizations

 Your setting can help reveal information about your character.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/using-your-setting-to-characterize/

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Friday, October 18, 2024

Story Retellings

 How do you retell a story and make it fresh and new?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-story-retelling/

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

Monday, October 7, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Great Beginnings

 Here are four tips for writing a great opening for your book.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/top-4-tips-for-writing-great-beginnings

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Thoughts

 Here are some ways to show compelling thoughts in your writing.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/09/what-were-you-thinking-compelling-ways-to-show-thoughts/

Friday, October 4, 2024

Three-Act Structure

What is missing in the classic three-act structure?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/the-missing-link-in-three-act-structure/ 

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Characteristic Moments

 A characteristic moment is your first chance to introduce your character to your readers.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/character-arcs-5/

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Social Media for Authors

 Many authors are moving to Bluesky for their social media postings.

https://www.tumblr.com/literaticat/759995054978990080/i-have-been-out-of-the-publishing-scene-for-two

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Lead Types

 What are the common lead types to use in nonfiction picture books?

https://nakisanooraee.com/npb-hook/