Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 28

Middle-Grade Voice

 It's hard to nail the middle-grade voice--neither too old nor too young.

https://scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/11/on-voice-finding-your-middle-grade.html

Newbie Children's Writers

 Here are some tips if you're new to writing children's books.

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2024/11/10-tips-for-new-childrens-writers.html

Juicy Verbs

 Enliven your writng with juicy verbs.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/enliven-your-writing-with-juicy-verbs

Author's Note

 What do you include in your author's note?

https://janefriedman.com/writing-the-authors-note-for-a-novel/

Target Readership

 How do you describe your target readers when pitching to agents and editors.

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-describe-your-target-readership-so-its-meaningful-to-agents-and-publishers/

Beta Readers

 How do you find beta readers and get the most from them?

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/11/11/beta-readers-how-to-find-them-and-how-to-get-the-most-from-them/

Synopses

 Build your synopsis by putting together these building blocks.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/the-building-blocks-of-a-synopsis/

Conflict and Tension

 Don't make these conflict and tension mistakes.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/11/dont-make-this-conflict-and-tension-mistake/

Chapter Books

 Are there any guidelines for writing chapter books?

https://karencioffiwritingforchildren.com/2020/10/18/chapter-book-guidelines/

Connecting with Librarians

 There are many ways to increase librarians' interest in your and your books.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/12/how-indie-authors-can-connect-with-librarians/