tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488042654610511802.post3510111571544989513..comments2024-03-24T07:39:07.530-04:00Comments on Celebrate Nonfiction: Behind the Books: Writing STEM Picture Books, Part 3Melissa Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04322048827106827307noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488042654610511802.post-78411168876484873202018-01-25T12:08:49.160-05:002018-01-25T12:08:49.160-05:00This is the mantra I use when I work with new writ...This is the mantra I use when I work with new writers. Of course, your saying is more catchy. I may have to use that from now on (and give you credit, of course). But this is absolutely correct! Another fabulous post, Melissa Jennifer Swansonhttp://www.jenniferswansonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488042654610511802.post-17378141262305231202018-01-24T09:37:03.730-05:002018-01-24T09:37:03.730-05:00I have lots of expository writing resources on my ...I have lots of expository writing resources on my website. Here's one that focuses on the relationship between hook and text structure: https://www.melissa-stewart.com/timeline_aardvark/timeline_aardvark.htmlMelissa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322048827106827307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488042654610511802.post-57064352935891631452018-01-24T09:00:41.527-05:002018-01-24T09:00:41.527-05:00I agree. The hook is a major challenge. As you'...I agree. The hook is a major challenge. As you'll see as this series continues, the interplay between the hook, text structure, format, and voice are really at the heart of a great STEM picture book.Melissa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322048827106827307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488042654610511802.post-5509603936742662692018-01-24T08:48:05.562-05:002018-01-24T08:48:05.562-05:00Melissa, I think this is the hardest element for n...Melissa, I think this is the hardest element for new nonfiction writers. The hook is what sets expository literature apart from traditional nonfiction, yet it's the hardest to nail down. I'd love to see more posts on this topic, as I'm maintaining a list of resources for new writers, and expository resources are scarce.Kirsten Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911346353293324939noreply@blogger.com