How to Write and Publish Children's Books
The first beginning workshop comes from O’Dell Hutchinson for a WIP called “The Weeping.” Without further ado, here is my feedback on O’Dell’s beginning! It was hot. The acrid smell of smoke filled her lungs, singeing them with every breath. Her head was spinning. She could hear people screaming. A man with a deep, booming, …
Hey all! I booked some workshops and events this week and would love to tell you about them. The first is an exciting new opportunity from Writers Digest! On September 23rd (time TBA), I’ll be doing a live webinar program on Writing and Publishing Children’s Books. It will work much like this webinar (click here …
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Here’s a submission from Tricia. Here’s what she had to say: Does too much happen too soon? Is there enough detail or too much? What (if possible) turns you off and would stop you from reading more? Let’s take a look at the material. First, without my notes, then, with. *** The voice invading Jeremiah’s …
Today’s workshop comes from Beth. Here’s what she had to say about her submission: Wondering if it is too vague? Also transitions to new paragraphs seem rough? Blurts of information then off to another idea… too many thought streams without fully delving into the ideas presented? And here’s the material! Once again, I’ll put the …
This is a submission from Livia Blackburne, for her YA fantasy. Here’s what she has to say: I’ve had this project reviewed by several agents/editors, and the feedback has mostly been positive. I still think though, that it’s missing something. While nobody found anything glaringly wrong with it, I don’t think it would stand out …
This is a submission from Brian Higginson, for his work, KARL. Here’s what Brian has to say: I’m trying to inject some tension and sense of unease about what will happen. Is it too heavy handed? Also, the boy Karl is 8 at this point – does it need to be stated earlier? And what …
Today’s workshop submission comes from an anonymous source for her project, SCARLET BUTTERFLIES. From her brief introduction to the piece, it looks like the story is about music and a girl who plays guitar. This is what she says: I’m struggling showing what the story is from the beginning. Also, I’m not sure if I’m …
I’m punctual this morning. Yay! Our next workshop selection is Tiffany Bennet and her manuscript, GO. GENTLY. Tiffany is writing from the male POV and wants to know if it sounds authentic. Here’s the material! *** Folks got a lot of ideas about us guys. Some of these ideas are born from television or movies. …
Okay. Our previous discussion about trust still stands and I’m really happy with how you guys have been interacting in the comments. Here’s our next workshop, Mike Bloemer and his manuscript, EXODOUS OF HOPE. Yes, I am going to feature some male writers and POVs on purpose. I do agree with what happened during my …