by Uma Krishnaswami | Out of the Way | plot and picture books | plot and structure when writing picture books for children
Plot in Children’s Picture Books
Today is my turn to blog about a new picture book: Out of the Way! Out of the…
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Maya Angelou | overcoming fear and insecurity for writers | plot consultations for writers | writers' fear
Writer’s Courage
Over the past six or so years of providing plot consultations to writers, I rarely have had a cancelation. When…
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five major scenes | show don't tell | showing emotion at the crisis of your story | the essential elements of plot and story | writers plot retreat
Plot Trick: Showing Character Emotion, Not Telling
A plot trick to connect readers to your stories? Rather than tell how a character feels, the trick…
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Crisis in stories | importance of the climax | plotting out your story | The Cay by Theodore Taylor | the universal story plan
Energetic Markers in Universal Story
In preparing for my first ever Writers Plot Retreat in the redwoods on Thursday through Sunday (don’t expect…
