Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark
@lauriewallmark.bsky.social
Award winning children’s book author. (THE QUEEN OF CHESS / GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE / CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER / and more. Repped by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency. www.lauriewallmark.com
Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Happy birthday, Hedy! Learn more about this amazing woman in my book, HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE. @steamteambooks.bsky.social #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #GirlsInSTEM #edtechchat #biography
November 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Happy birthday, Hedy! Learn more about this amazing woman in my book, HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE. @steamteambooks.bsky.social #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #GirlsInSTEM #edtechchat #biography
Today is #nationalSTEMday! Celebrate by reading biographies of #WomenInSTEM. @steamteambooks
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #biography #edtechchat #WomenInTech #WomenInTech
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #biography #edtechchat #WomenInTech #WomenInTech
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today is #nationalSTEMday! Celebrate by reading biographies of #WomenInSTEM. @steamteambooks
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #biography #edtechchat #WomenInTech #WomenInTech
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #biography #edtechchat #WomenInTech #WomenInTech
First Five Pages
Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.
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Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
First Five Pages
Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Flattering Emails Scam
Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
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Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Flattering Emails Scam
Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
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Voice vs. Tone
What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
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What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
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November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Voice vs. Tone
What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
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What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
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Join me (11/12 at 7:00 ET) for a virtual discussion about using books to encourage children's interest in STEM. Here's the link to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #WomenWhoCode
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #WomenWhoCode
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join me (11/12 at 7:00 ET) for a virtual discussion about using books to encourage children's interest in STEM. Here's the link to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #WomenWhoCode
#bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #booktok #edusky #WomenInSTEM #scicomm #STEM #STEAM #WomenWhoCode
Picture Books and the Three-Act Structure
Yes, picture books can also benefit from a three-act structure. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Yes, picture books can also benefit from a three-act structure. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Picture Books and the Three-Act Structure
Yes, picture books can also benefit from a three-act structure. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Yes, picture books can also benefit from a three-act structure. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Best Websites for Writers
From Writers Digest, here's a list of the best websites for writers.
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From Writers Digest, here's a list of the best websites for writers.
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#kidlit #writing #writingtips #kidlitlinkoftheday
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Best Websites for Writers
From Writers Digest, here's a list of the best websites for writers.
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#kidlit #writing #writingtips #kidlitlinkoftheday
From Writers Digest, here's a list of the best websites for writers.
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#kidlit #writing #writingtips #kidlitlinkoftheday
Critique Checklist
Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Critique Checklist
Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Using a critique checklist can make your notes on your own or someone else's manuscript more useful. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Middle-Grade Novels
Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.
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Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Middle-Grade Novels
Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
www.right-writing.com/middle-grade...
Creative Guides
How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?
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How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?
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November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Creative Guides
How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/11/crea...
Critique Groups
How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?
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How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?
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October 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Critique Groups
How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?
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Submissions Process
Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.
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Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Submissions Process
Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Secondary Characters
Secondary characters add depth to your story.
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Secondary characters add depth to your story.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Secondary Characters
Secondary characters add depth to your story.
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Secondary characters add depth to your story.
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Writing Elements
Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.
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Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Writing Elements
Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.
#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Character Descriptions
How do you describe a character's physical appearance without using a mirror reflection? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How do you describe a character's physical appearance without using a mirror reflection? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Character Descriptions
How do you describe a character's physical appearance without using a mirror reflection? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How do you describe a character's physical appearance without using a mirror reflection? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Formatting Manuscripts
Format your manuscript the correct way. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Format your manuscript the correct way. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Formatting Manuscripts
Format your manuscript the correct way. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Format your manuscript the correct way. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
lauriewallmark.blogspot.com/2025/10/form...
Characters
Make every character count. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Make every character count. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Characters
Make every character count. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Make every character count. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Nonfiction
How do you write a nonfiction book that will catch the interest of an agent or editor. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How do you write a nonfiction book that will catch the interest of an agent or editor. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Nonfiction
How do you write a nonfiction book that will catch the interest of an agent or editor. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How do you write a nonfiction book that will catch the interest of an agent or editor. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Marketing Scams
Watch out for these marketing scams aimed at authors. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Watch out for these marketing scams aimed at authors. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Marketing Scams
Watch out for these marketing scams aimed at authors. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Watch out for these marketing scams aimed at authors. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Character-Driven Picture Books
What makes a picture book character driven? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writing tips
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What makes a picture book character driven? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writing tips
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October 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Character-Driven Picture Books
What makes a picture book character driven? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writing tips
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What makes a picture book character driven? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writing tips
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Author Platform
How can a picture book writer create an author platform? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How can a picture book writer create an author platform? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Author Platform
How can a picture book writer create an author platform? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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How can a picture book writer create an author platform? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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Unlikeable Characters
How do you get your readers to invest in an unlikeable character? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
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How do you get your readers to invest in an unlikeable character? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
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October 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Unlikeable Characters
How do you get your readers to invest in an unlikeable character? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
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How do you get your readers to invest in an unlikeable character? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing
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