9 Reasons Why Magazine Writing May Be Perfect For You

If your definition of breaking into publishing includes writing and selling a 300-page novel, or convincing a publisher to invest thousands of dollars in your picture book, you’re overlooking a substantial part of the market – magazine writing. 

How to Deal with Critical Feedback on Your Work

As a writer, it’s hard to get far without feedback. But how do pros handle feedback that is less than enthusiastic? Here’s how to do it….

 

5 Tips Every New Writer Should Know

Five tips to help aspiring children’s authors get off to a great start.

 

Teacher to Teacher Roundtable

A live discussion with educators who have become published children’s book authors. This is geared toward beginners and aspiring writers, with special emphasis on the best ways to get started as a writer for children and teens.

 

22 Reasons Why Teachers Should Write Children’s Books

Teachers are uniquely qualified to write children’s and young adult books. Here’s why…..

 

A Journey Inside the Slush Pile – What REALLY Happens When You Submit Your Manuscript to an Agent or Publisher

Collecting rejection letters? Getting frustrated in your hunt for a publishing contract or agent? Here’s the inside scoop about how to conquer the dreaded slushpile and get your manuscript noticed!

 

Simple Techniques for Avoiding Rejection

by Geary Smith   Why was my children’s story submission rejected? I worked long and hard on the story and just knew it would be accepted this time.   That is the question many inspiring children’s writers asked themselves when reading over rejection letters. Most rejection letters will simply read, “not just right for our […]

 

9 Reasons Why Writing For Magazines May Be Perfect For You

by Suzanna Henshon   If your definition of breaking into publishing includes writing and selling a 300-page novel, or convincing a publisher to invest thousands of dollars in your picture book, you’re overlooking a substantial part of the market.   Magazines need new material on a weekly or monthly basis. Some writers start off by […]

 

How to Write a Book for Children – Your First Steps

Want to learn how to write a book for children?  OK, let’s start at square one.   You’re fascinated by writing and you’re interested in starting a children’s book career, but you’re not sure what to do first.   The key thing is not to overwhelm yourself.  Don’t worry about getting published.  Don’t concern yourself […]

 

How I Got an Agent, Lost that Agent, and Found a New One (Without Losing My Mind)

A children’s author shares her tips for maintaining your sanity through the search for a literary agent — and how to act once you get one.