Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 11

Rule of Three

What is the rule of three in picture books and how do you use it?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/chekhovs-gun-takes-many-forms-does-your-story-have-a-forgotten-gun/ 

Chekhov's Gun

 Don't create loose ends in your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/chekhovs-gun-takes-many-forms-does-your-story-have-a-forgotten-gun/

Continuing a Series

 Entice your readers to read subsequent books in your series.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/continuing-a-series/

Second Drafts

 When your second draft feels like a step back.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/06/when-the-second-draft-feels-like-a-step-back/

Queries

Your query is a tool to sell an agent on your story.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/sell-me-on-your-story-in-your-query.html 

Info Dumps

 Don't use dialogue as an info dump for your readers.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/as-you-know-bob/

Plot Twists

 Here are five ways to writing a satisfying switch up.

https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-plot-a-plot-twist-5-steps-to-writing-a-satisfying-switch-up

Querying

 Here are some tips for querying an agent.

https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-query-agent-tips-for-submission-process/

Complications

 Here are three tips on escalating complications for your characters.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/06/creating-escalating-complications/

Subtext

 Even your non-POV characters can have subtext in their dialogue and actions.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/05/writing-subtext-for-non-pov-characters/