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”
Writing for Young Readers
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”
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”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”