Posted on June 4, 2024 at 10:17 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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The importance of plus-size inclusion in romance novels: Author Mae Bennett encourages writers to not just avoid the fat jokes that age so much older media, but to include varying bodies in their works (Writer's Digest).
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Tickling funny bones: Speaking of humor, here are fourteen ways to include it in your children's books (Writer's Digest).
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How to avoid clichéd emotional reactions: Becca Puglisi suggests ways to depict a response that a reader can identify with, yet that feels distinct or specific to your character (Writers Helping Writers).
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Writing lessons from Jane Austen: Book coach Robin Henry examines how Northanger Abbey raises questions in its readers, so that you can accomplish the same with your novel (Jane Friedman).
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