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Author: Karen Cioffi
Karen Cioffi is an award-winning author and children's ghostwriter. She loves to help those who want to be the author of a children's book fulfill their dream. Contact Karen today to get your story started!
Story, Plot, and Arcs
Every fiction story needs to have a plot. Along with that, it needs a story arc and a character arc. All this creates stories readers become invested in, stories readers want to read.
Dialogue and Tags
Dialogue tags are phrases that identify who is speaking. They are a must for clarity and in order to keep the reader in the know and involved in the story.
Writing Skill Versus Talent
I read a very interesting paper, Innate Talent: Myth or Reality? by Lynn Helding. It delved into whether you can truly succeed and become extraordinary in your field without innate talent. It got me thinking of writing, among other things, such as musicians and mathematicians. Do some writers have an innate ability (talent) to create…
Believe in Yourself as a Writer
If your project requires intensive research, make a list of the source materials and experts you wish to use for this project.
How to Write a Children’s Fiction Book MBR Review
Anyone wondering how to write for children and where to begin would benefit from Karen Cioffi’s book, How to Write a Children’s Fiction Book. A thorough reading of Cioffi’s book cover-to-cover would be an excellent way to begin the path to publication.
Hang in There
“The longer you hang in there,the greater the chance that somethingwill happen in your favor.No matter how hard it seems,the longer you persist,the more likely your success.”~ Jack Canfield I originally posted this in February 2020 to let my readers know that I was taking a little break for a week or two … because…
5 Ways to Make a Children’s Book Memorable
Every author wants to craft a story that appeals to thousands, and goes on and on and on to bring joy, wonder, and comfort. But, what are the magical ingredients?
The Perfect Resources for Every Author
The title should be The Perfect Resources for Every Author … And Wanna Be Author. But, having your title too long isn’t a good idea. I’m sidetracking though. Carl Sagan said, “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” If you’re an author, no doubt you strive…
Children’s Ghostwriting and Momentum
If you’re working with a children’s ghostwriter, be aware that there is a writing momentum. And it’s important to keep that momentum going for the story and for the ghostwriter’s time and workload.