What’s a scene? What’s a chapter? How do we use them to keep the reader hooked? There’s no time like the beginning. if you don’t get your reader hooked from the very start, you’re not going anywhere. Great tips from Roz Morris and the Nail Your Novel blog. thanks, Roz. Roz Morris Author, editor, book doctor,…
Ten Tips to Improve Writing and Blogging 1. Use a Punchy Opening Line Grab their attention early on by provoking an emotional response with a punchy opening sentence. Short, clear sentences will grab your readers’ attention. Use adjectives sparingly. Opening lines don’t have to be loud, subtlety is just as effective. Examples: A word of caution.…
Psychologist And Author Dr. Dale Atkins Discusses Grandparents, Nature, Children’s Wellbeing Why Children Need Nature, Stories & Grandparents More Than Ever “Discovering Dr Dale Atkins’ books was like reclaiming a piece of my childhood. Her thoughtfully crafted books, focused on connecting children with their roots, ancestors, grandparents and, above all, Nature, are a delightful addition to any child’s…
Right? But that’s what my agent said. Is that a million in total, or per platform? Either way, it’s completely undoable. My agent told me, straight-up, that I need to have at least a million followers before a publisher will even look at me. Followers where? So I did a survey of around 40…
Ask an Editor: Author Visits—What are They Like? (Part One) “Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. Hi Christine—I’m considering contacting local school to earn money doing author visits. What are they generally like? —Brianna, Los Angeles Thanks, Brianna Think…
10 Practical Tips for Authors: Building a Writing Life That Lasts Writing a book is a remarkable achievement. Building a writing life that lasts? That’s something different entirely. Over the years, I’ve learned that success as an author isn’t about a single breakthrough moment. It’s about consistency, growth, and a willingness to keep showing up—on…
New Release – Start Here: An Introduction to Indie Publishing The transition from writer to independent author-publisher is a significant step, one that comes with a daunting sea of information. Start Here: An Introduction to Indie Publishing helps authors avoid overwhelm by offering an overview of the industry before any major commitments are made. It provides…
A publisher looking at your early chapter book manuscript probably won’t be assessing the language complexity on a specific scale. Instead, the acquiring editor will ask themselves if the word choice feels natural and age appropriate. Thank you, Erin. Keep up the good work! Think maybe you’ve got the writing bug, too? KIDS Writer’s Market…
Darlene Foster is a writer of children’s books and short stories, a retired employment counsellor and ESL teacher, a wife, mother and grandmother. She loves travelling, reading, shoes, cooking, sewing, music, chocolate, walking on the beach and making new friends. Way to go, Darlene! Keep that book publishing spirit alive. BUY BOOKS! Think maybe you’ve got…
Jean Lee is a writer of fantasy fiction: adventures for the child, life-mucking-outing for the young adult. She is a hunter for inspiration. She harvests music that helps us envision our stories, and imagery to give our stories place. Welcome to The Hunt. Thanks, Jean Lee. We luv what u do… Thank you and Happy…