Welcome to day four of L.S. Cauldwell’s 6-day NWFCC February Author Showcase tour.
When I wrote Anna Mae, I studied the grammatical language of kids in their tweens and teenage years. That meant, kids speak one way at school, one way with each other, and another way when they're with their parents. Try to remain true to the speech pattern of that particular age of that child. Unless the kid is a genius, don't have them speak like an adult. Another tip, make your character consistent all the way through the novel. Don't change your character's personality in mid stream. Also, make sure that the clues make sense to the kids, otherwise, your characters and mystery won't be believable to them.
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Great tips. Nothing bugs me more than a kid talking like an adult.
These really are some great tips.
Listening to kids is always a good idea. I can't wait to read your book.
This sounds like such a great book! Wonderful tips as well!