In my recent monthly newsletter, I discussed what can go wrong with children’s book illustrations and decided to delve deeper into the problems that can arise when working with unprofessional illustrators.Here’s how I started it in the newsletter:Word of advice: if you’re looking for your own children’s book illustrator, don’t assume the illustrations they show…
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5 Types of Children’s Story Endings with Examples
Children’s stories often end in ways that leave a lasting impression on young readers. These endings can be happy, sad, moralistic, surprising, or open-ended, each providing a unique experience and lesson. Let’s dive into these different types of endings with some classic and contemporary examples.1. HAPPY ENDINGSHappy endings are the most common and cherished in…
How to Plot a Middle Grade Story – 10 Tips
While the basics of plotting are the same for all stories, crafting a children’s middle grade story involves a balance of creativity, structure, and understanding the unique perspective of young readers. Middle grade (MG) books are typically aimed at children aged 8 to 12, which is a period marked by significant emotional and cognitive development….
Are You an Amateur Writer? How to Tell
Amateur writers make some common ‘rookie’ mistakes. But how do you know if you’re making these writing mistakes?
How Do I Sell My Books?
You’re about to publish a book but you don’t know the first thing about book marketing. You don’t know how to go about selling your book. These five tips are sure to help.
Reel in Your Reader Through Emotional Influence
Fiction writers want to make their readers feel. They want to have those readers riveted till the end of the story. Here are four writing techniques to emotionally influence the readers and accomplish this goal.
Do You STILL Need an Author Website?
I’ve written about the importance of having an author website before. Well, now it’s even more important. Find out why.
The What and How of Realistic Fiction
As the name insinuates, realistic fiction is based on everyday experiences and challenges. But how do you write realistic fiction?
So, a Book Reviewer Said Yes. Now What!
Ideas to dress up your review copy to submit to book reviewers.
The Power of Body Language in Children’s Writing
Tips on using body language techniques in your children’s writing to help create a clearer and more immersive story.