Why I wrote STEM in children’s fiction Science is essential to how we understand the world – yet scepticism toward science isn’t an uncommon thing to see in the media, …
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I’m so thrilled to share that I was recently featured in The Quick Six Interview series on Just Write For Kids – a platform that champions Australian children’s literature and the incredible creators …
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A book synopsis is a condensed version of your novel that showcases the most important elements of your story – your characters, conflict, and resolution. It’s a tool that helps …
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The angle of your writing piece is its message — it’s what you are saying in the writing piece. You can write about any topic, but you’re not really saying anything unless you’re approaching …
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The story pacing is really important if you want to keep a reader engaged. Especially if it’s a long story because that means you have to keep them engaged for …
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As the heading says, I’ve booked a book editor! I’ve wanted to do this for a while, but never felt that my work was ready. Now, I think I do. …
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Do you write for yourself, or do you write for the reader? Everyone has a different opinion on this, but I think the question of who you’re writing for really …
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How well do you need to know your protagonist before you start writing about them? If you believe the lists of character questions found online, you need to know your …
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If you’re writing to communicate, you need to make sure the reader understands what you’re communicating. This starts with knowing what you want to say – and ends with how …