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.
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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, 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 amazing…
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.
10 Top Book Marketing Strategies
Here are 10 of the most important tips to bring you and your books visibility and credibility, boost your mailing list, and boost sales.
Author Website Must-Have Elements
Most of my clients self-publish and I know they don’t realize they should have an author website. Even if it’s simply a landing page, about page, and book page, authors need a website. And your landing page, as well as your entire site, should be focused on a specific keyword or couple of related keywords….