The Weekly 411 (4/26/19)
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April 26, 2019 vol 16
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS
For Writers
Writing Courses
We are excited to feature picture book author Andrea Wang and her debut book, MAGIC RAMEN: THE STORY OF MOMOFUKO ANDO, illustrated by Kano Urbanowitz (Little Bee Books Mar. 2019). Enter to win a copy!
We are excited to feature MG author Naomi Milliner and her debut book, SUPER JAKE AND THE KING OF CHAOS illustrated by Erwin Madrid (Running Press Kids; May 7, 2019). Enter to win a copy!
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Character Objective and Writing a Strong Protagonist
3 Keys to Writing Effective Action Scenes
Better Ways to Describe Action in Writing
3 Keys to Writing Effective Action Scenes
Better Ways to Describe Action in Writing
Writing Courses
April 29, 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. First Pages in Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction A strong opening chapter is essential in capturing not just an agent's attention, but in hooking your readers. But what makes a truly engaging opening? How much backstory is too much backstory, and what is connecting your reader to your main character? And is capturing the entire scope of a novel in the opening pages really all that necessary? In this lecture, literary agent Sarah LaPolla will discuss the best ways to effectively present voice, story, and character in your opening pages in ways that reach teen readers and keep an agent wanting more. (Discloure: the link above is an affiliate link; registering through this link will help support Kidlit411)
Writing Realistic Teenagers in YA
What's Trending in YA: Library Edition
It's a Writer Thing: Writer's Block Series Part 1
It's a Writer Thing: Writer's Block Series Part 2
Writing Motivation
Manage Your Mental Energy to Be More Productive at Work
What's Trending in YA: Library Edition
It's a Writer Thing: Writer's Block Series Part 1
It's a Writer Thing: Writer's Block Series Part 2
Writing Motivation
Manage Your Mental Energy to Be More Productive at Work
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