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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Meet me and many other authors and illustrators at the Warwick Children's Book Festival. I'll have my new book, HIPPO BEACH BASH. Hope to see you there. #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #booksky #edusky #kidlit www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Educator Guides What should you put in your book's educator guide? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/nawal-qaro...?

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Antihero vs. Antagonist vs. Villain What's the difference between an antihero, an antagonist, and a villain? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/09/anti...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The hippos have arrived! When the temperature soars, they know exactly where to go - it's time for a HIPPO BEACH BASH! Available online or from your local bookstore. #hippos #beach #toddler #toddlerbooks #preschool #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Check out this review of my newest book HIPPO BEACH BASH and win a chance to get a free copy. #bookposse #teachers #librarians #educators #homeschoolers #bookstagram #booktok #booksky #edusky #kidlit #picturebooks #hippos #beach #toddler #preschool darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/b...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Setting and Backstory Your setting can provide some of your backstory. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/09/deli...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Reality in Novels Writing a novel doesn't just describe real life but must tell a story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Opening Lines You need to hook your readers from your first lines or you'll lose them. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips bachmanrachel.substack.com/p/you-have-o...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Artificial Intelligence What is AI and what does it mean for writers? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/what...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Book Ideas What are some sources of ideas for your book? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.athomeauthor.com/post/ideas-f...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Character Fears How do you show a character's fears as they're being experienced. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/show...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Middle Grade Marketing Here are some hints for understanding social media for a middle grade author. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips readingmiddlegrade.com/understandin...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Literary Agents What a legitimate literary agent does and doesn't do. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Developmental Editing Developmental editing give you the big picture assessment of your completed manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/deve...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nonfiction Research What's involved in doing research for your nonfiction book? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersrumpus.com/2026/08/11/r...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Submission Ready? What makes a picture book ready for submission? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/what-ma...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rhyming Picture Books Here are five ways to improve your picture book written in rhyme. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.laurabontje.com/blog/rhyme-s...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Plot Holes Asking these four questions can help avoid plot holes. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/prevent-plot...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Picture Book Settings Generating a list of possible picture book settings can help give you ideas for your story. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips picturebookbuilders.com/2026/08/lets...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Story Landmarks Story landmarks help keep your readers engaged and oriented. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/07/stor...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Story Endings How do you write a truly satisfying ending? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/psychology-o...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Showing Theme Here are three strategies for showing the theme of your manuscript. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2026/09...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Writing Fantasy Here's what NOT to do when writing fantasy. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/writ...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

First Drafts Avoid revising while you're writing the first draft. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/revi...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Dialogue Tags In most cases, your should use "said" as your dialogue tag. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips erinentrada.substack.com/p/when-in-do...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off on preorders for Members (code=PREORDER25)! Told in humorous rhyme, HIPPO BEACH BASH (releasing 10/6) shows happy hippos enjoying a beach day. Order your copy today. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hippo-beac... #hippos #beach #toddler #toddlerbooks #preschoolbooks

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Revising After Rejection Should you revise for an agent or editor after being rejected? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips scotteagan.blogspot.com/2026/08/shou...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

White Space in Books Leaving more white space in your manuscript makes it more accessible for middle grade readers #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips jjjohnsonwriter.substack.com/p/the-hidden...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Local Book Publicity In deciding where to put your publicity efforts, try looking locally. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips janefriedman.com/why-you-shou...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Offer of Representation How should you handle an offer of representation from a literary agent? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips#kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/08...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Is Your Story Real? How do you make your readers forget your story isn't real? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/how-...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Story Structure Here's a simple explanation of story structure. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2019/05/stor...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Agent Call What should you discuss during a prospective agent's call? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writerunboxed.com/2026/07/15/t...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Writing About Fear How do you write about fear so it seems authentic to your characters? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/07/stor...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Choppy Stories Why does your story feel choppy even though your plot seems solid. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips janefriedman.com/why-your-sto...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Reading Aloud How do you make your story reading aloud awesome? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Tight Plot A tight, propulsive plot includes the want, the action, and the shift. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips janefriedman.com/the-secret-t...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Word Processing Tools Make the most of the tools built into your word processing program. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/word...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Rhyming Picture Books Here are five ways to improve your rhyming picture book. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.laurabontje.com/blog/rhyme-s...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sagging Middle A sagging middle needs a strong mirror moment. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/08/why-...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Successful Picture Books Here are four tips for writing a successful picture book. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/4-ti...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Omniscient Point of View What are the pitfalls and best practices when writing with an omniscient POV? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/omni...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Verse Novels Here are five tips for writing a novel in verse. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/5-tips-for-w...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How long does it take to be published? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2026/07...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Successful Writer's Habits Here are seven habits of successful writers. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips www.writersdigest.com/7-habits-of-...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Flawed Characters There are reasons readers love flawed characters. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/07/why-...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Intersection and Redirection Two ways your multiple plot lines can interact. #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips countercraft.substack.com/p/principles...

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Laurie (HIPPO BEACH BASH) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Real Life in Fiction How do you incorporate real-life people, places, and events in your fiction? #kidlitlinkoftheday #kidlit #writing #writingtips writersinthestormblog.com/2026/07/usin...

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