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Robert Beatty:
I love your book so much! I have ALMOST read all the books. I am almost finished with the third book. I'm just wondering if I could get some writing tips? I'm a kid and I'm wondering how to make a book more interesting and to make it longer. Also, could you tell the process of publishing a book?
Robert Beatty
Hi there! So glad you have enjoyed Serafina books 1 through 3 - be sure to look for Serafina 4 at a bookstore near you on July 9th. Also, the second book in the Willa series will be available sometime in 2020. I'm glad you are writing your own stories & wish you the very best of luck. Here are some tips I have for you:
-Write now and as often as you can. Carve out some time in your day, everyday, if possible.
-Keep at it. I started writing at the age of 11. Forty years later, I published my first book, "Serafina and the Black Cloak."
-Develop a system of feedback that works for you. For me, that means sharing my work throughout the writing process with a trusted circle of readers to get their reactions to the story. The network includes professional editors, educators, family and friends, and general readers of all ages.
-When possible, participate in writing workshops and classes. It's another very useful way to gain feedback and improve your writing.
-Think of yourself as a storyteller, not as a person writing a book. Focus on weaving a tale that's going to keep your readers on the edge of their seats.
-Write now and as often as you can. Carve out some time in your day, everyday, if possible.
-Keep at it. I started writing at the age of 11. Forty years later, I published my first book, "Serafina and the Black Cloak."
-Develop a system of feedback that works for you. For me, that means sharing my work throughout the writing process with a trusted circle of readers to get their reactions to the story. The network includes professional editors, educators, family and friends, and general readers of all ages.
-When possible, participate in writing workshops and classes. It's another very useful way to gain feedback and improve your writing.
-Think of yourself as a storyteller, not as a person writing a book. Focus on weaving a tale that's going to keep your readers on the edge of their seats.
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