Laurie Wallmark's Blog, page 7

Picture Book Mistakes

 Here are ten mistakes to avoid when writing picture books.

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/top-10-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-picture-books/

Settings

 How to find symbols in your setting.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/07/find-symbols-in-your-settings/

First Lines

 How to write unforgettable first lines.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/07/how-to-write-an-unforgettable-first-line/

Unexpected Character Details

 Unexpected details will help build unforgettable characters.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/craft-and-writing/steal-this-strategy-use-unexpected-details-build-unforgettable-characters/

Witty Characters

 How to write witty characters without making it seem as if you're trying too hard.

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/the-secret-to-writing-witty-characters-without-trying-so-hard/

Getting Started With Picture Books

Make sure you learn the basics of picture books before you start writing one.

https://debbieohi.com/2025/07/picturebooks101-gettingstarted/ 

Alternate Histories

 How do you build a believable alternate history for your novel?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/07/the-what-ifs-of-building-believable-alternate-history/

Book Marketing

 Here are five essentials for marketing your book.

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/when-do-i-decide-to-reject.html

Rejection

 At what point in reading a manuscript does an agent choose to reject?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/when-do-i-decide-to-reject.html

Dialogue Techniques

 There is more than one way to write dialogue.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/04/writing-101-effective-dialogue-techniques/