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Top Editor Emma Dryden on Hot Children’s Book Trends & How to Connect with Teens
Recently, top children’s book editor Emma Dryden sat down for a video chat with CBI Publisher Laura Backes.
In this, the second of three parts, Emma weighs in on the latest publishing trends, and discusses how authors can connect with teens and tweens.
The Amazing Rosie in “What Makes a Children’s Book Great”!
Join the Amazing Rosie and Rocky the Wonder Dog on an adventure to writing a terrific children’s story!
How to Create Your Own Children’s Writing Niche — With One Simple Technique
Can you really create an entirely new children’s writing idea by simply adding a word or a phrase to an existing concept?
Believe it or not, you absolutely can! Let’s try it out…
A Top Editor on What Children’s Writers Must Know to Succeed Today
Laura chats with Emma Dryden, one of children’s publishing’s most accomplished editors, having worked on hundreds of books for young readers. Emma describes what all children’s writers must do to stay relevant and thrive in today’s publishing environment.
Write Stories for Kids That Teach… Not Preach
Here at writeforkids, we’re committed to helping you impact the lives of children around the world with your work. But what’s the best way to write a story that does that — but also entertains and delights young readers?
Children’s Book Insider Publisher Laura Backes has the answer, in this delightful video!
A Simple Trick That Can Have You Writing Like a Legend!
In this writeforkids exclusive, New York Times bestselling picture book author Natasha Wing shares her devilishly clever technique for learning directly from the world’s greatest authors.
The Difference Between Middle Grade & Young Adult
by Laura Backes, Publisher, Children’s Book Insider The author of the true, classic middle grade novel does not worry about vocabulary choices or simple sentence structure; once children are ready for these books they are good readers. Middle grade novels are characterized by the type of conflict encountered by the main character. Children in […]
How to Write a Powerful Ending
The first few lines of any story are the most important — and often most difficult — words you’ll write. The next most challenging piece of writing is the ending. Once you draw your readers in and take them through your story, you need to leave them with a satisfying conclusion. Here, then, are […]
Dos and Don’ts of Writing for Children
DO: Learn the market. Spend lots of time in your local bookstore and library, reading through current bestsellers. Try to discover what they have in common, and how they differ from the books of your childhood. Perfect your craft. Before worrying about seeing your name in print, really learn how to write. […]
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