So there’s a new look for the blog. And talk of videos. Helpful headings now break up the endless streams of text. Things are good in Kidlit land. But Kidlit wouldn’t exist without questions from dedicated blog readers. I have about 300 notes for blog post ideas that I’ve been sifting through, but I also want to be responsive to what you want to learn about.
So I’m Asking You…
What are your burning writing craft or publishing questions (or both)? I’m thinking of doing a video in the next few weeks of opening pages for novels. There are a lot of potential pitfalls in this area, and I know a lot of writers are endlessly curious about the topic.
So what might you want to know? I’ve put a blast out across social media and will answer my favorite three questions in an upcoming video post.
But don’t stop yourself there. What else do you want to know? What’s on your mind as you get into the swing of writing in 2017? How can I be of service and address some sizzling conundrums?
Leave your thoughts on first pages and/or any other questions in the comments. Click the handy bubble in the top right corner of this post. Thanks!
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Hi, thanks for the great blog. I’ve been reading some oldies with my kids and noticing how consistent the chapter length is in CS Lewis and Enid Blyton books. It’s kind of nice because it makes them easier to read and fit into family routine.
I’m wondering what other factors make for great read alouds. I’m thinking more writing style, some books just seem to flow when you read them aloud, others just don’t.
Thanks.