What should be one of the most important parts of a story or book you’re working on? The ending. Many times, we can overlook the ending or not give it as much thought as the the plotting, editing or revising. But a good, solid ending may make or break your sale. You want that editorContinueContinue reading “Ending the Story”
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D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue
Dialogue is an important part of any story or book. It moves the story along, gives pertinent information and makes the characters more interesting. But is there a time when dialogue is bad? Yes! Dialogue can either make or break your manuscript – especially to a busy editor reviewing your work for publication. So howContinueContinue reading “D is for Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue”
C is for Chapter Books
Once our children learn how to read and have mastered picture books, they soon move on to chapter books. When we as authors write chapter books, we need to keep in mind the readers’ interests, age levels, and reading ability to ensure their enjoyment of our adventure. Here is where we need more descriptive, colorfulContinueContinue reading “C is for Chapter Books”