Fiction Notes

Tag: writing tips

  • An Apt Phrase

    When I’m writing or revising a novel, one of the fun games I like to play is the search for an apt phrase. An Apt Phrase Lately, I’ve been listening to recorded books of Rex Stout’s classic detective series about Nero Wolfe, the overweight, orchid enthusiast. His sidekick, Archie Goodwin, tells the story and does…

  • What Kids Think is Funny

    If you want to write a picture book with humor, you must understand the development of humor in kids. Thanks, Tammi, for asking for something on this topic. If you have requests for a certain topic about picture books, send me an email, or put something in the comments. Writing Funny Picture Books Here are…

  • Options for Picture Book Characters

    Picture book characters can make or break the story. We usually think of kids or at least humans as the main character, but there are other options. PICTURE BOOK CHARACTERS Humans 10 Little Fingers, 10 Little Toes. All the babies in this book are realistic babies. Inanimate Objects Objects as characters: Pumpkin Heads by Wendell…

  • Frosty’s Top 6 Writing Tips