Laurie Wallmark

 How can you use clothing to energize your plot and help define your characters? https://annerallen.com/2022/01/9-ways-clothe-energize-your-plot/

 Do you know who your intended audience is and why that matters? https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/01/who-are-your-readers-and-why-does-it-matter/

 How do you know when you’ve done enough research? https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/01/how-much-research-is-enough/

 There are many ways to fund having an author visit your school. https://www.annettewhipple.com/2019/06/how-to-pay-for-author-visit.html

 Choosing a book title has changed in this age of self-published books and online bookstores. https://annerallen.com/2022/01/choosing-a-book-title-in-the-e-age/

 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.…