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1. Editorial Letters

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/19/2013
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You'll run a gamut of emotions when your first editorial letter comes.

http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-five-stages-of-editorial-letters.html

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2. Titles

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/18/2013
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Seventeen things to consider when choosing your book title.

http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/17-steps-to-reader-grabbing-title.html

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3. Author Appearances

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/17/2013
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Author appearances can be more than just a book signing.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-dicks/post_4820_b_3293703.html

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4. Commas

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/16/2013
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Here are ten key rules for correct comma usage.

http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/2013/05/06/write-tip-thou-shalt-not-sin-with-commas/

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5. Dialect

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/15/2013
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A little bit of dialect in a story goes a long way.

http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2013/05/most-common-mistakes-dos-and-donts-of.html

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6. Graphic Novels

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/14/2013
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Graphic novels are one of the fastest-growing areas in the library.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/57093-how-graphic-novels-became-the-hottest-section-in-the-library.html

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7. New Publisher

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/13/2013
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Creston Books used kickstarter to fund the launch of its Spring 2013 debut line.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/51472-bay-area-author-kickstarts-new-children-s-publishing-venture.html

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8. Agent Pitches

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/12/2013
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Here are some tips if you're lucky enough to have the opportunity to pitch an agent in person.

http://carlywatters.com/2013/05/06/how-to-pitch-an-agent/

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9. Fantasy Cliches

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/11/2013
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If you use any of these fantasy tropes, be sure to do it better than it's been done before.

http://wisb.blogspot.com/2009/06/top-10-overused-fantasy-cliches.html

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10. Senses

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/10/2013
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Sensory description can enhance your characterization, setting, plot, and more.

http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/05/04/come-to-your-senses/

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11. New Voices Award

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/9/2013
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Lee and Low's New Voices Award recognizes a manuscript by a writer of color.

http://www.leeandlow.com/p/new_voices_award.mhtml

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12. Plot Structure

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/8/2013
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Here's a detailed description (and picture) of the classic three-act structure.

http://www.magicalwords.net/carrie-ryan/plot-structure-chart/

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13. Feedback Timing

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/7/2013
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Where you are in writing your manuscript determines the type of feedback you should be looking for.

http://thebluestockingblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/feedback-but-when.html

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14. Good Picture Books

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/6/2013
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Ten key elements of good picture books.

http://scarlettapress.blogspot.com/2012/11/what-makes-great-picture-book-10-key.html

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15. Creating an Author and/or Illustrator Website

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/5/2013
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How to create a website that will draw the attention of teachers and librarians.

http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2013/05/guest-post-creating-author-website-to.html

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16. How Not to Get Published

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/4/2013
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Don't forget. There are always exceptions to every rule.

http://www.notesfromtheslushpile.com/2013/05/notes-from-editor-how-not-to-get.html

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17. Epilogues

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/3/2013
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What are the pros and cons of including an epilogue in your book?

http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2012/12/epilogue-or-not-to-epilogue.html

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18. Nonfiction and Dialogue

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/2/2013
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Putting dialogue into your nonfiction is a tricky proposition.

http://www.hbook.com/2013/04/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/danger-dialogue-ahead/

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19. Sensory Research

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/26/2013
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Bring your story alive by using all five senses to do your research.

http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2013/04/how-to-research.html

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20. How Not to Begin Your Novel

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/27/2013
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Literary agents weigh in on what they don't want to see on your first few pages.

http://writerunboxed.com/2013/04/22/april/

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21. Press Kits

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/28/2013
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Press kits put information about you and your books all in one place.

http://blog.karenwoodward.org/2013/04/how-to-create-press-kit.html

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22. Multiple POVs

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/29/2013
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How to handle scene transitions when you have more than one point of view.

http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/04/handling-scene-transitions-with.html

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23. Conference Commandments

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/30/2013
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Before you go to a conference, make a list like this of reminders to yourself.

http://yamuses.blogspot.com/2013/05/conference-commandments.html

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24. Writing Advice

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 5/31/2013
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Here are some hints you might always want to follow.

http://www.novelrocket.com/2013/04/writing-advice-you-should-always-follow.html

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25. Blogging Exhaustion

By: LAURIE WALLMARK, on 6/1/2013
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Are you running out of things to say?

http://janefriedman.com/2013/04/22/reasons-to-keep-blogging/

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