Category Archives: Writing

Monday Advice from Editors & Agents – Don’t Be “On the Nose”

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Donna Maloy, Author

In looking for a juicy bit of editorial advice for my Monday blog, I came across some notes from the 2010 SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference in New York. In these notes, Ingrid Sundberg gives the … Continue reading →

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First Lines

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Donna Maloy, Author

“A good first line should be as good as your favourite film quote. Something that even when taken out of context has power – the power to make someone laugh or think or gasp or grimace. The best opening lines, … Continue reading →

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