What’s the takeaway of your children’s story? Do you know what a takeaway is?
Tag: Karen Cioffi
Top 3 Draws of Traditionally Publishing Children’s Books
Find out the top three reasons why children’s authors choose traditional publishing.
Self-Publishing: Scams, Scams, and More Scams
There are a number of scams going around targeting self-publishing authors.
The Children’s Ghostwriter: Who, How, and Why
Who hires a children’s ghostwriter? This answer to this questions always amazes me.
Scenes and How to Make Them Work
Scenes are the building blocks to your story. They should fit snuggly into each other to move your story forward.
Even Tiny Action Steps Can Produce Huge Results
Every journey begins with a first step. It’s the same with writing. It may seem to be taking a long time to see big results, but think of the sequoia tree.
Giving Basic Writing Advice
As a writer, what do you do when you’re asked to review a manuscript or give it a critique, and it’s terrible?
How to Make Your Story’s Setting Come Alive
When writing a story, it’s important to realize that your setting can add more than just the time and place of your story.
Hitch Your Wagon to a Star
Hitch your wagon to a star, a quote by Ralph Wald Emerson. What’s it mean?
Writing and Point of View: 2 Must-Know Elements
Point of view can be tricky for new authors. It can also be tricky for seasoned writers, avoiding the sneaky head-hopping.