Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 19

Nonfiction Picture Books

 Here's some basic information about writing nonfiction picture books.

https://annerallen.com/2019/02/writing-contests-important/

Writing Contests

 How do you differentiate between worthwhile writing contests and scams?

https://annerallen.com/2019/02/writing-contests-important/

Conflict

 Adding conflict will enhance your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/03/how-conflict-enhances-your-story/

Book Launches

 How much money should you budget for your book launch?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-budget-for-your-book-launch/

Picture Book Endings

 What makes a great picture book ending?

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2016/04/ask-picture-book-editor.html

Novel Revision

 Analyze the building blocks of your novel in order to make your revision better.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/03/complete-guide-to-revising-your-novel-part-three-analysis/

Nonfiction Humor

 Here are some tips to injecting humor into your nonfiction.

http://www.brittanypomales.com/2025/04/01/kidlit-haha-week-day-1-3-%C2%BD-elements-to-writing-funny-nonfiction-with-brenna-jeanneret/

Pitching to Media

 How do you pitch your book to local media that will increase the chance of their picking it up?

https://insights.bookbub.com/pitch-book-local-media-expert-tips/

Dialogue Mechanics

 What are the correct ways to write dialogue?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/101-dialogue-mechanics/

Show, Don't Tell

 Using "show, don't tell" will strengthen your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/03/how-to-use-show-dont-tell-to-strengthen-your-story/