Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 32

Picture Book Pacing

 Think about page turns when you pace out your picture book.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/the-magic-of-picture-book-pacing-tips-for-tightening-your-story/

Number of Pages

 Here are some guidelines about the number of pages in different categories of children's books.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-many-pages-are-in-a-childrens-book/

Work-for-hire Contracts

 Make sure you read and understand your rights in a work-for-hire contract.

https://writerunboxed.com/2024/10/02/work-for-hire-a-cautionary-tale/

Character Names

 Here are some tips for choosing the perfect character names.

Word Choice

 Your word choice, especially in picture books, enhances your story's impact and precision.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/the-power-of-word-choice-editing-for-precision-and-impact-in-picture-books/

Antagonists

 Avoid these pitfalls when developing your antagonist character.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/09/five-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-developing-your-antagonist/

Character Interviews

 Make your characters more three dimensional by interviewing them.

https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2024/09/22/how-to-interview-your-characters/

Digital Tools for Writers

 Here are some software products to help you in your writing process.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/102NSKxOrWDp2PVWdOTxgQAZLgYvwuIw3/view

Rhyming Picture Books

 Writing a rhyming picture book takes more than just making sure the last word of each line rhymes.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/how-to-write-a-rhyming-picture-book

Scene by Scene

 One approach to writing your novel is scene by scene.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/11/writing-a-novel-scene-by-scene/