Laurie Wallmark's Blog

 What makes a great ending for your picture book?

https://www.wordsandpics.org/2016/04/ask-picture-book-editor.html

 Check out this list of positive character traits.

https://shopwritershelpingwriters.net/pages/list-of-positive-traits

 Write your first draft for yourself--there are no rules.

https://annerallen.com/2025/07/write-your-first-draft-for-yourself/

 How to show, not tell, your character's repressed emotions.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/09/show-repressed-emotions/

 Should you chase trends when writing your book?

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/09/chasing-trends-a-writers-dilemma/

 How many words should a picture book have?

https://www.wheatmark.com/how-many-words-should-a-picture-book-have/

 Six golden rules for writing middle grade.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-golden-rules-of-writing-middle-grade

 Here are some tips on writing for children.

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/6-tips-on-writing-for-children

 Here are some common mistakes when submitting a picture book manuscript.

https://katiedavis.com/blog/business/10-common-mistakes-in-submitting-picture-books-and-how-to-avoid-them/

 How do you know if what you've written is a picture book or not?

https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/2018/03/08/how-do-you-know-if-youve-written-a-picture-book/