Laurie Wallmark

 Even though your title may change before publication, it’s worth choosing a good working title. https://www.janefriedman.com/choose-the-perfect-title-for-your-book-7-authors-offer-tips/

 Kids want to be entertained, not lectured, by their picture books. https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/picture-book-lessons

 Watch out for these common mistakes even good writers make. https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/5-story-mistakes-even-good-writers-make

 Here are some mentor texts if you want to break the fourth wall (talk directly to…

 Even if your only artistic talent is drawing stick figures, if you’re writing a picture book,…

 We all know how important it is to include all five+ senses in our writing, but…

 These dialogue tips will leave your readers wanting more. https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/03/5-dialogue-quick-tips-for-page-turning-fiction/

 Maybe your plot problem is actually a character arc problem. https://www.janefriedman.com/maybe-its-not-your-plot/

 How do you raise the stakes in your novel to keep your reader turning the pages?…

 What are pinch points and where should they go in your story? https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/pinch-points/

 “Hijack” a mentor picture book to test out the pacing of your manuscript. https://wildthings.vcfa.edu/pacing-the-picture-book-laurel-abell/

 There are always exceptions, but it’s a good idea to try in stay within the average…

 What are the usual age ranges for each category of children’s book? https://journeytokidlit.com/age-levels-for-childrens-books/

 What’s the appropriate way to ask to switch to another agent within the same agency? https://bookendsliterary.com/2021/09/21/i-want-to-switch-agents-but-not-agencies/

 Here are eight detailed suggestions of what to do and look for when revising. https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/eight-steps-revising-novel/

 Describe actions in chronological order–this happenned, then that–so you don’t confuse your readers. https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/08/action-then-reaction

 Here are twenty tips for writing the best picture book possible. https://www.leeandlow.com/writers-illustrators/articles/twenty-tips-for-writing-picture-books

 Bring your book to life by incorporating aspects of the physical setting. https://writersinthestormblog.com/2021/08/location-location-location-bring-your-book-to-life-part-ii/

 How do you avoid purple prose–writing that draws attention to itself? https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2021/08/what-is-purple-prose-a-guide-for-writers/

 Here are some ways to tighten your manuscript by cutting unneccessary words, phrases, and even, scenes.…

 Here are 89 agents who rep children’s books and are open to submission at the time…

 We’ve all heard that we should show, don’t tell, but that advice can sometimes lead you…

 How do you maintain an author blog with regular posts? https://annerallen.com/2021/08/author-blog-is-easy/

 Why does it take so long for an agent or an editor to get back to…

 Avoid detailing emotions that everyone feels in your novel.   https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/07/avoid-naming-universal-emotions-in-a-novel