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orandoyle.com

Children's fiction writer

Tag: Writing

What was that kids’ book?

I’ve never forgotten a story my mother read to us when were kids, but my mother and brother don’t remember it at all. Help me identify it.

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The DM’Terview: Stuart White on rejection & shining our light

In a Twitter DM interview, Stuart White – kidslit writer and WriteMentor founder – shares his hardwon wisdom on overcoming rejection and finding your truest self.

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DM’terview with Olivia Hope: The Waiting Game

Olivia Hope, kidlit author, does a DM chat on coping with the writing waiting game & on overcoming the particular challenges of writing in 2020.

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DM’terview with author Eve McDonnell: Writing great settings!

Eve McDonnell, kidlit author, does a DM chat with me on how to use a story’s setting for emotional impact.

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DM’terview with Pádraig Kenny: Writers & their audience

Pádraig Kenny, kidlit author, does a DM chat about writing for readers, holding onto a child’s openness, and monster metaphors.

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Two ways to hold on to your writing (and everything else)

It’s hard not to hold on too tightly to everything these days, but it gets tiring…

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Covid-time: 5 stages of reading

My reading has gone through some very distinct stages since the pandemic hit. Has yours too?

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BOOK-SPOILED: Asha & the Spirit Bird

In a spoiler filled interview, author Jasbinder Bilan’s opens up on her creative choices writing Asha & the Spirit Bird…

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Did Christmas fix my manuscript?

After two festive weeks away from my manuscript, I find out today if Christmas magic has somehow improved it…

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How to write good: Top tips from a freelance copyeditor and proofreader

Not-strictly-necessary commas, the importance of paragraphing & other top tips from a freelance copyeditor and proofreader…

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