Setting the Stage for Nonfiction Success
Nonfiction is a deep market, popular with readers, and well worth considering. Today we chat about what it takes to be successful in nonfiction for kids.
May 30, 2019
Setting the Stage: More On Props
Using props in your setting can give your character interesting things to do and what your character chooses to do will tell the reader about their personality.
May 23, 2019
Choosing a Point of View
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May 16, 2019
Elements of Setting
Lengthy descriptions of setting can feel slow and gratuitous, but we mustn’t throw away this essential, tool. Let’s talk about how to do setting well.
May 9, 2019
Setting the Stage: Scenes
Scenes are the building blocks of the story. A scene is simply the action and dialogue that takes place at a specific location in a specific time in the story.
May 2, 2019
Getting Unstuck
Here is the thing about writing. Eventually, no matter what else you do, you’ll get stuck. It’s uncomfortable and scary but here’s what you do to move past it.
April 25, 2019
Let’s Talk About Plot
Many writers struggle with plot. Plot has to mix and blend characters, theme, premise, and more. So, let’s break down the essentials of plot.
April 18, 2019
Check Your Clutter
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April 11, 2019
Yeah, It’s Work
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April 4, 2019
Harnessing the Power of No
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March 28, 2019
Falling in Love
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March 21, 2019
Dialogue Attribution: Small Thing, Big Effect | IFW
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March 14, 2019
All Done, or Not?
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March 7, 2019
The Value of Road Maps
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February 28, 2019
A Tale of Two Payments
There are two ways to be paid in children’s publishing: a traditional publishing contract and work-for-hire. Let’s talk about which one might be right for you.
February 21, 2019
When I Really Want To Get Better, I Teach
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February 14, 2019
Adding Humor for Increased Sales
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February 7, 2019
Beware Bears: Problems to Avoid
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January 31, 2019
Cleaning Up Misconceptions
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January 24, 2019
Success Ahead in Creating Characters
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January 10, 2019
