The Craft of Writing
Triolet and the Science of Awe
Two weeks ago, a childhood friend sent me the link to an episode of a podcast called On Being by Krista Tippett about the science of awe. After thirty-eight years…#ClimatePoemProject for National Poetry Month
With approximately fifty-five month-long observances in April, it’s a busy month the world over. These include National Autism Awareness Month and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Then, there are…Rhyming Picture Book Poetic Forms 2: Counting Poems
Last week in the Rhyming Picture Book Poetic Forms Series, we looked at double-dactyls. This week we’ll be looking at counting poems. What is it? A counting poem does what…Rhyming Picture Book Poetic Forms 1: Double Dactyl
You’ve decided you want to write a rhyming picture book. As a writer who takes their craft seriously, you’ve: taken a course on writing poetry read as many rhyming picture…Storytelling: What to do when you’re stuck
As writers for children, we are way more than simple wordsmiths. Like Navy Seals – we are a nimble unit that molds young minds and constructs new worlds through engaging…Ask Children to Beta Read Your Children’s Book
I often see posts in Facebook children’s writer groups for beta readers. The wonderful thing about the writing community, especially the kidlit writing community, is how willing people are to…Picture Books: How to Make a Dull Story Sparkle
(The information in this article has been adapted from my course on editing picture books for the Editorial Freelancer’s Association in May 2020. It’s open to both editors and writers…Build your manuscript by breaking it down
Build a manuscript by breaking it down? Illogical Captain. Actually, never has anything made more sense. To do so, you will have to put down your writer’s pen and look…Still Not Convinced that You Need an Editor?
On writers’ forums, I often come across people who believe that hiring an editor is not an important part of the self-publishing process for indie authors. If this is you,…Follow Me
Don’t be that person who waits for the last possible day, last possible hour to send in your entry…
The 21st is only 10 days away!
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Ta-daaaaaa!
Here`s the news you`ve been waiting for!
This summer, The Lyrical Language Lab`s is hosting its first ever FREE VERSE POETRY CONTEST on the theme of Summer Snapshots.
Did I say free verse?
I did.
Were you expecting rhyme? Ha!
Sorry-not-really-or-at-all-actually...
Why? Because free verse is fantastic. Free verse is:
- the freedom to choose the words you like
- the freedom to not worry about meter or rhyme
- the freedom to create a deep sensory and emotional experience without being boxed in by structure
- the freedom to be
Wow us.
X
Lou
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Ha! You`re going to have to sit tight until Friday to find out....
*cue evil evil laugh*
So, while I can`t tell you exactly what it is, I CAN tell that it`ll be as fantastic as The Lyrical Language Lab and that you`ll want to be a part of it.
If I weren`t judging it, I deffo would!
Only two more sleeps...
x
Lou
PS: Won`t you frenzy-whip with me and share with your Instagram friends?
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Want to sell books while you kick back and relax?
That may sound too good to be true - and essentially most things that sound too good to be true turn out not to be true - but an author newsletter isn’t one of them.
How does it work?
Creating a community with an author newsletter allows you to free up time to write, to relax, to hike, to walk the dog, to spend time with family, to read books… without having to post constantly on social media so people know who you are.
Marketing your children’s or YA book can be as simple as:
1️⃣ having an author newsletter
2️⃣ sending regular emails to interested people
3️⃣ creating connections
Do you really need 10k followers on social media, most of who will never see what you post or necessarily want to buy your work?
Or would you prefer a small and engaged audience who choose to receive emails from you, are interested in your writing and who will spread the word about you and your books?
I know which one I’d prefer (and it’s not the first option 🙃)
Comment MARKETING below and I’ll send you a book marketing starter kit that will walk you through getting your followers of social media and onto your email list.
Follow me @lou.piccolo_editor for more book marketing tips ❤️
Lou
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