Activity for Blue Caboose‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Edit	Post #35771	Initial revision	—	about 5 years ago
Edit	Post #32837	Initial revision	—	about 5 years ago
Edit	Post #31626	Initial revision	—	about 5 years ago
Edit	Post #19749	Initial revision	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What matters more when it comes to book covers? Is it ‘professional quality’ or relevancy? There are two issues at play here, which I believe you are conflating. The first is the themes or "hook" which is conveyed by the imagery on the cover; the second is the professionalism of the cover. In my experience, I have found that both elements are necessary to earn a click. A professional cove... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do I add more characters into my story? If her loneliness is essential to the story, I don't see this as being a problem. You don't need to add a huge cast of well-rounded characters just to have them. In fact, I think that this might end up serving your story quite well, as long as it's executed well. If it's made clear, somehow, that the... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it ok to use "aluminium" in an otherwise American English text? It's a minor difference, so I wouldn't get hung up on it. If it's an issue for a publisher, it's easy to fix. I do a similar thing with the word "gray", because the street I grew up on had the word "grey" included in it, meaning that I always spell it wrong according to American English. Nobody aside... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: My kid's first story I would imagine his reactions have more to do with being 11 than with any long-term issues. I would focus on giving praise and encouraging more writing; mastery will come with practice, and if he becomes discouraged by negative feedback, he may very well give up. Considering that you are his parent, ... (more)	—	about 6 years ago