Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 37

Lucky Protagonists

 Does luck play too important a part for your protagonist?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/08/is-your-protagonist-too-lucky/

Picture Book Endings

 How do you find the perfect ending for your picture book?

https://writersrumpus.com/2023/07/21/say-ahhh-finding-the-perfect-picture-book-ending/

Photo Research

 How do you research photos for your nonfiction book?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2024/08/07/5-tips-for-researching-photos-for-your-nonfiction-book/

Settings as Characterizations

 Your setting can help reveal information about your character.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/08/using-your-setting-to-characterize/

Refrains

 Picture books just call out to have refrains.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/5-ways-to-add-a-refrain-to-your-picture-books-and-why-you-should

Story Retellings

 How do you retell a story and make it fresh and new?

https://janefriedman.com/how-to-write-a-story-retelling/

Publishing Truths

 There are some awful truths about the publishing landscape.

https://ideas.bkconnection.com/10-awful-truths-about-publishing

Wordiness in Picture Books

 Here are some shortcuts to avoid wordiness in picture books.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/wordiness-in-picture-books

Become a Better Writer

 Here are thirteen tips to help you become a stronger writer.

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2024/09/lucky-13-13-tips-on-becoming-stronger.html

Villains

 How to you craft a great villain without turning off your readers?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/09/how-to-create-a-great-villain