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”
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Jen’s Writing Tip # 10: Join the Conference!
That’s right. There’s no better way to make contacts, sharpen your skills and learn about the craft than to attend a writer’s conference. I know, I know. The cash flow isn’t there to attend as many as you’d wish. That’s why I’ve been attending the Muse Online Writer’s Conference the past few years. It’s perfectContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip # 10: Join the Conference!”
Jen’s Writing Tip# 9 How Exciting!
We all know great things happen in our stories and articles. We want our readers to pick up on it. Chances are, if they’re following the story, they will pick up on the excitement.As authors, we are tempted to put in expressive punctuation to emphasize our point. The most over used punctuation mark? The exclamationContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip# 9 How Exciting!”
END OF THE TOUR
The Bounding for Books Blog Tour is over. Thanks to all the authors and illustrators who stopped by the blog. And thanks to all who left comments. This has been a fun tour and I hope you all learned something about these talented guests I’ve had here. Some have added nice writing tips which willContinueContinue reading “END OF THE TOUR”
Jen’s Writing Tip #8: This, That and the Other Thing
Looking to cut words in your manuscript to meet the word count? After you review it for unnecessary sentences, do a search through your document. Search for the word “that.” It’s a word we use without realizing it. Many times, it just clutters up the work. For example:It made Tammi mad that Alice took thatContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tip #8: This, That and the Other Thing”
Jennifer Gladen 