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VIDEO – Great Technique to Help You Think Like a Kid

Trying to figure out what today's kids want to read?  Check out this simple way to uncover some inside info!  

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Video: Write for Success! 7 Tips For Children’s Book Writers

In this video, we share 7 things you can start doing right now to improve your chances of children's writing success!  

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VIDEO – How to Judge Your Children’s Book Idea

You've got a book idea.  But is it good enough to invest your time & effort?  Here's how to tell!

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Four Steps to Becoming a Better Writer

Great writers aren't born - they're made. Here are some of their secrets.

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Video — An Easy Resolution to Keep: Become a Better Writer By Watching More...

The big screen is filled with great storytelling techniques that you can employ to improve your own writing. Here's just some of what you can lift from your favorite films….    

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Working with Point of View

Here's a no-nonsense guide to mastering a vital aspect of the writing process: point of view.

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Find Your Strengths as a Writer

Make the most of your talent, by focusing on your strong -- and your weak -- points.

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Show Don’t Tell — A New Take on an Old Chestnut

Writers have heard the axiom “show, don’t tell” repeatedly. But what does it really mean? Jane Choate gives a practical breakdown on how to handle this vital aspect of the craft.

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Here’s What’s (Probably) Wrong With Your Story…

I've critiqued nearly 2500 manuscripts in the last 20 years. Here are the most common problems.

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Crafting the Female Protagonist

By Jane McBride Choate, General Writing Technique Expert Guide Top authors, editors and agents speak out on what makes a great female teen character.

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PODCAST – Follow This Fightin’ Bookworm to Grammar Perfection!

Can mastering grammar really be fun? One Fightin' Bookworms thinks so, and she's proving it in her new book. Listen in as Catherine DePino unlocks the secrets of great grammar.

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Video Quickie: How to See the World Through the Eyes of a Writer

Jon's here with some tips on how to view the world in a way that will make you a better and more successful writer.

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Eliminating Lazy Writing

Two quick and easy ways to sharpen your writing instantly.

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Backstory: Giving Readers More Than Meets the Eye

Add depth and power to your story with this too-often overlooked technique.

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VIDEO – Is it OK to Switch Point of View?

In this video, Laura answers one of the trickier questions a writer can face:  Is it acceptable to change points of view mid-story?

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Understanding Point of View

Mastering point of view is one of the trickiest — and one of the most important — aspects of writing.

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VIDEO – Should I Follow Trends?

It’s tempting for writers to jump on board the latest publishing trends.  But is it a good idea?  Watch this video and find out!  

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Meet Your Audience: How to Learn What Kids Want in a Book

As a volunteer tutor, Fightin' Bookworm Debby Johnson has learned what young readers like. Here's what she's discovered....

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Pull a Character and Plot from Your Idea

Brainstorming is an important step when developing your story idea. Once you have an general idea that feels right, use brainstorming again to start building your characters and plot.

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Understanding the Hero’s Journey

It’s a vital archetype of fiction, yet rarely is it fully understood.  Here’s how it works…

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