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”
Writing for Young Readers
Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job
The author of Hush, Little Beachcomber talks about leaving her teaching career to follow her dream of writing for children Read More “Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job”
Regain the wonder
A surprising key to unblocking and unlocking inspiration was revealed to one writer in the pages of children’s books Read More “Regain the wonder”
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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”
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”