Maurene J. Hinds
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007Reveal
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When we see a beautiful sculpture, sometimes it’s hard to remember that the
work didn’t begin that way. The artist started with a lump of marble, wood,
clay, or whatever medium was used. Many artists say they study […]
Using Action, Dialogue, and Narrative in Nonfiction
By Maurene J. Hinds
One of the best ways to enliven nonfiction is by “borrowing” techniques used in fiction. This includes, when appropriate, opening with a high-action scene, building suspense, using plenty of “showing” description, and including dialogue to break-up the narrative. The only caveat is that actions and dialogue must be “true,” in that it […]
Saturday, January 21st, 2006Meet the Writers and Designers
Suzanne Lieurance is a former classroom teacher, now a freelance writer, children’s author, speaker, and The Working Writer’s Coach. She is the founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center and the Children’s Writers Coaching Club.
Lieurance has written 13 books for children that are currently on the market, with one more due […]