Conference Insider: WriteOnCon
Events all across the world may be going virtual in 2021, but this three-day kidlit conference has been fully online for more than 10 years. Read More “Conference Insider: WriteOnCon”
Writing for Young Readers
How to structure your picture books for success
These tried-and-true structures can provide a blueprint for your picture book plot. Read More “How to structure your picture books for success”
Dream team: Coauthors in kidlit
Collaborations help kidlit authors find new readers, bust creative blocks, better their craft, and increase accountability – plus snag a paycheck for spending time with a fellow writer. What’s not to love? Read More “Dream team: Coauthors in kidlit”
Could you write a new children’s book every day for a year? This author can.
One man’s inspired quest to write a children’s book for his daughter – and the world – every day. Read More “Could you write a new children’s book every day for a year? This author can.”
Writing disabled protagonists in children’s and YA literature
Authors have called upon their experiences as parents of children with disabilities, and on volunteer work or extensive research, to create characters who reflect the physical, emotional, and developmental challenges that readers and their peers may face. Read More “Writing disabled protagonists in children’s and YA literature”
Maurice Sendak’s memory magic
Connect emotionally with young readers with lessons from one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. Read More “Maurice Sendak’s memory magic”
Shannon Hale interview: Girl (and boy) power
Shannon Hale creates fun plots and strong characters for all ages and genders. Yet her books are often labeled as “for girls only” – and she’s fighting hard to change that. Read More “Shannon Hale interview: Girl (and boy) power”
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Career Chops: Publishing a children’s picture book
How can I better my chances of publishing a picture book? Read More “Career Chops: Publishing a children’s picture book”
Expert tips for author school visits
Connect to young readers with dynamic classroom visits. Read More “Expert tips for author school visits”
Featured Posts
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)
Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”