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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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Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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Copy Editing
How to become your own copy editor.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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Primary Sources
Using primary sources will enhance your nonfiction book.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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Dialogue
Be sure to avoid the dreaded infodump when using writing to provide backstory and world building.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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Writing Rules
Writing "rules" should really be considered writing guidelines.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM

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Pacing
The pacing of your book influences its emotional impact.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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Genre
Does the genre of your book matter?
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November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM

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Hook vs. Inciting Incident
What's the difference between a story's hook and its inciting incident?
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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Editing Other People's Work
When editing or reviewing someone else's work, it never hurts to try a little kindness.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM

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Plot and Story Arcs:
One way to think of a picture book story plot is to think of a character who has a problem.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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7-Point Story Structure
A 7-point story structure can provide a foundation for your manuscript.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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Literary Journals
Here are thirteen questions to consider before submitting to a literary journal.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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Pope Leo holding a copy of my ADA BYRON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE!
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November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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Co-Authors
Can you and a writing friend work together as co-authors on a project?
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November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM

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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

Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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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

Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark

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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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