Children's Writing Advice & Tips

Tipd from a writing tutor (e-book) +FREE author Holly Lisle's plot outline mini course

Writing for children is very competitive but I'm about to give you a definite advantage. As a writing tutor for children's books for many years I have found that most students make the same mistakes. By reading and implementing my 12 tips you can save yourself hours of hard work and possible disappointment. Learn right now how to avoid the mistakes others make – and get to the front of the class! Give your manuscript a chance by getting it noticed by editors. These are not 12 easy steps to being published. They don't exist. Writing is hard work, but very rewarding and well worth it when you succeed. I will include FREE with the ebook, author Holly Lisle's CREATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PLOT OUTLINE mini course. In this workshop you'll develop the basics of a working plot outline, starting with a character-based idea and finishing with a first draft that you can use to write your story or book. E-book requiring Adobe Acrobat.

£1.99 | Document by Stephanie Baudet

Story appraisal - up to 1000 words.

This appraisal service is suitable for authors who are seeking advice on a completed, or part-completed, piece of writing. This new version of our service (developed especially for Greatvine) is offered at a reduced rate (usual rate £75) and is for authors who specifically want Louise Jordan (Managing Editor of The Writers' Advice Centre) to appraise their work. Work can be for any age group and can include illustrations. No written report will be produced. Instead feedback will be given during a telephone consultancy session with Louise, using her Greatvine 'Speak Now' advice line*. Feedback discussed in this session will include presentation, targeting, subject matter, theme & plotting, structure & style, characterisation & dialogue, viewpoint, approach, choosing a publisher and a suggested list of further reading. Advantages of this particular service are, 1. It is offered at a reduced rate. 2. Louise Jordan is guaranteed to be your editor. 3. Specific queries and concerns can be addressed. 4. It is much faster - just two weeks as opposed to two months. Full submission instructions can be viewed by clicking the 'preview' button. To use this service click on 'buy and download'. *Calls are charged at £1.20/min from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary.

£50 | Document by Louise Jordan

Story appraisal - up to 5000 words.

This appraisal service is suitable for authors who are seeking advice on a completed, or part-completed, piece of writing. This new version of our service (developed especially for Greatvine) is offered at a reduced rate (usual rate £75) and is for authors who specifically want Louise Jordan (Managing Editor of The Writers' Advice Centre) to appraise their work. Work can be for any age group and can include illustrations. No written report will be produced. Instead feedback will be given during a telephone consultancy session with Louise, using her Greatvine 'Speak Now' advice line*. Feedback discussed in this session will include presentation, targeting, subject matter, theme & plotting, structure & style, characterisation & dialogue, viewpoint, approach, choosing a publisher and a suggested list of further reading. Advantages of this particular service are, 1. It is offered at a reduced rate. 2. Louise Jordan is guaranteed to be your editor. 3. Specific queries and concerns can be addressed. 4. It is much faster - just two weeks as opposed to two months. Full submission instructions can be viewed by clicking the 'preview' button. To use this service click on 'buy and download'. *Calls are charged at £1.20/min from a BT landline. Calls from other networks and mobiles may vary.

£75 | Document by Louise Jordan

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Tipd from a writing tutor (e-book) +FREE author Holly Lisle's plot outline mini course

Story appraisal - up to 1000 words.

Story appraisal - up to 5000 words.

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