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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark
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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
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Is it a Picture Book?
How do you know if what you've written is a picture book?
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November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Weather
Avoid cliches when using weather to create a mood in your story.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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TONIGHT! Join me (11/12 at 7:00 ET) for a virtual discussion about using books to encourage children's interest in STEM.

Registration link--https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p5Mg9Vm8Rh69cSpkdb7dcw#/registration

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November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Happy (belated) International Inventors Day! kinderbookswitheverything.blogspot.com/2025/11/9th-...

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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Copyright
How does a copyright protect your intellectual property?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Poetry Books
How do you turn your collection of poems into a book?
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Swag
What are some good ideas for book marketing swag.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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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
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Today is #nationalSTEMday! Celebrate by reading biographies of #WomenInSTEM. @steamteambooks
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November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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First Five Pages
Make sure your first five pages are extra sparkly to catch the eyes of an agent.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Flattering Emails Scam
Chances are those flattering emails you receive about your book are a scam.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Voice vs. Tone
What's the difference between voice and tone, and why does it matter?
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November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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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...

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November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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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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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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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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November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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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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November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Middle-Grade Novels
Here are some hints for writing a middle-grade novel.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Creative Guides
How can you use mentor texts as creative guides?
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November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Critique Groups
How can you make yourself the most useful writer in your critique group?
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October 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Submissions Process
Demystify the entire process of submitting to an agent or editor.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Secondary Characters
Secondary characters add depth to your story.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Writing Elements
Use the five elements of writing to immerse your readers.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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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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October 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Formatting Manuscripts
Format your manuscript the correct way. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips
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October 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM