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”
Writing for Young Readers
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”
Dual power: Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Sad and angry over current events, two YA authors used the pen as a weapon against police brutality. Read More “Dual power: Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely”
July 1987: Lowry’s guide to memory
“Memory, we should bear in mind, is a subjective thing,” Lowry tells readers in the July 1987 issue of The Writer. Read More “July 1987: Lowry’s guide to memory”
Jacqueline Woodson’s Windows
Multi-genre author Jacqueline Woodson garners the energy of history and her own childhood to shape stories for young readers. Read More “Jacqueline Woodson’s Windows”
Up to kids
Teen readers don’t need neon lights. They need a story. Just like adults. Read More “Up to kids”
Head start: Magazines and literary journals for young writers
Magazines offer young writers experience and exposure. Read More “Head start: Magazines and literary journals for young writers”
Laurie Halse Anderson boils down the bones
She hated books as a kid, but now Laurie Halse Anderson is a gritty voice for young readers and a strong defender of the craft. Read More “Laurie Halse Anderson boils down the bones”
Happy coincidence: Six contemporary children’s writers share influences
We asked six contemporary children’s writers what influences their work. Read More “Happy coincidence: Six contemporary children’s writers share influences”
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.”