Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 3

Chapter Endings

 How to write chapter endings that make your readers want to turn the page.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/how-to-write-killer-chapter-endings-that-hook-readers/

Character Wounds

 How to develop emotional wounds and character misbeliefs.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/how-to-develop-character-wounds-and-misbeliefs/

Conflict

 Use these four levels of conflict to strengthen your story.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/strengthen-your-story-with-conflict/

Book Festivals

 Here are some tips for selling your book at a book festival table.

https://scbwikitetales.com/2025/08/06/ask-an-editor-advice-for-selling-at-tables/

Deep Point of View

 There are four layers to deep point of view.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/07/the-4-important-layers-of-deep-point-of-view/

Developmental Editing

 Developmental editing is more than just checking grammar.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/08/developmental-editing-is-more-than.html

Pre-School Picture Books

 How do you write a picture book that will resonate with preschoolers?

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/how-to-write-a-picture-book-that-resonates-with-preschoolers/

Infodumps

 How do you fix the dreaded infodump?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/writing-101-how-to-fix-an-infodump/

Pairing Beginnings and Endings

 Here are some hints on how to pair your ending with your beginning.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/08/pair-your-books-beginning-and-ending/

Paragraphing

 The way you choose to paragraph your manuscript can add a great deal to your story.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/08/the-power-of-paragraphing/