Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 5

Picture Book Characters

 Kids love characters that defy expectations.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/cranky-crocodiles-brave-brussel-sprouts-why-character-contradictions-work/

Nonfiction Openings

 How to start your nonfiction book with a bang.

https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-start-nonfiction-book-bang/

Marketing and Publicity

 Your publisher will attempt to both market and gain publicity for your book.

https://literaticat.tumblr.com/post/717762381507330048/very-little-of-what-was-mentioned-in-my-marketing

Author Visits

 How do you keep students engaged during an author visit?

https://www.annettewhipple.com/2025/07/engaging-students-during-author-visit.html

Companion Novels

 Companion novels exist in the same universe but concentrate on a different main character.

https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog/vitalis

Emotion Amplifiers

Emotion Amplifiers influence what a character feels by reducing their ability to think critically.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/07/emotion-amplifier-playbook-for-antagonists/

Criticism

 Are you (and your manuscript) ready to take criticism?

https://writerunboxed.com/2025/07/31/how-to-take-criticism/

Motifs

 How repeating elements, or motifs, give picture books power.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/uncategorized/not-edited-the-magic-of-motif-how-repeating-elements-give-picture-books-power/

Picture Book Basics

 Here are five steps to consider when writing a picture book.

https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/how-to-write-childrens-picture-book

Character Needs

 Here are five things every character needs.

https://www.writingforward.com/storytelling/five-things-your-characters-need