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So, a Book Reviewer Said Yes. Now What!

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Ideas to dress up your review copy to submit to book reviewers.

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The Power of Body Language in Children’s Writing

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Tips on using body language techniques in your children’s writing to help create a clearer and more immersive story.

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Narrative Flow in Children’s Writing

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Narrative flow is the engine that propels your story forward, guiding young readers on amazing adventures and sparking their imaginations. Elements such as point of view, tense…

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Story vs. Plot in Children’s Stories

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Story and plot. Knowing the difference and their importance in storytelling is essential, especially when writing for children.

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Writing Dyslexia-Friendly Children’s Fiction

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Tips on writing dyslexia-friendly children’s fiction.

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Keep Readers Engaged with Suspense Elements

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Ten tips on how to incorporate suspenseful elements into your story to keep your readers turning the pages right to the end.

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Character Sketches – 7 Reason to Use Them

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A critical tool in writing fiction is character sketches. These sketches help develop your characters and plotlines and motivate reader connections.

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Omniscient Point of View: 10 Cons You Should Know About

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Omniscient POV can be a powerful writing tool, but it does come with challenges. The first is character connection, or lack of it.

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Omniscient Point of View: 10 Pros You Should Know About

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Point of view greatly impacts your story. So, what’s the best one? Find out why you should consider third person omniscient.

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Writing Nonfiction for Children’s Magazines

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If you’re thinking of pitching to a children’s magazine, check out these six must-know tips.

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