The Three Commandments of Writing a Picture Book
Many beginners believe writing a picture book is a breeze, but it requires a lot of skill to pack a story into a few words. If writing a picture book is your dream, here are some tips to consider before you begin
writeforkids Interview: Newbery Winner Kate DiCamillo on Writing From the Heart
interview by Anne Tews Schwab for writeforkids (Paid subscriber to Children’s Book Insider? See the bottom of the post for bonus content!) As she gracefully accepted her Newbery Medal on June 29, 2014, Ms. Kate DiCamillo spoke about her mother’s role in the creation of her award-winning book, Flora and Ulysses: […]
Lois Lowry on Her Writing Process — and the One Change She Would Make to The Giver.
Legendary author Lois Lowry discusses her writing process, and the one change she would make to The Giver.
How to Accept Feedback on Your Writing
Writing coach Teresa explains how to get constructive feedback from a writer’s group, and how to work with an editor on revisions.
Ten Tips for Promoting Your Book on Twitter
The author of “Twitter for Writers” provides 10 easy-to-follow tips for authors seeking to improve engagement and awareness using Twitter.
Free Five Day Course – How to Make Writing a Priority in Your Life
Beat procrastination, overcome time constraints and find out what’s really holding you back!
Hosted by writeforkids Journey Coach Andrea Woolf.
Five Reasons Fiction Writers Should Write Nonfiction
If you think true books for children are boring, then it’s been too long since you’ve read one. Lyrical writing, in-depth research, breath-taking photography, and detailed illustrations are the new norm in nonfiction. Here’s how you can reap the benefits of writing nonfiction.
Top Editor Emma Dryden on Working with Editors and Acting Professionally
Top children’s book editor Emma Dryden concludes her three part interview series with CBI Publisher Laura Backes by describing the best business practices for today’s authors, and why every writer needs an editor.
Editors’ Pick: The Top 15 Kidlit and YA (Young Adult) Book Review Sites
A favorable mention on a book review blog can go a long way toward promoting your book. But how do you know which blogs to submit to when there are hundreds to choose from? We’re here to help. We sifted through the lists and chose this baker’s dozen of the absolute best review blogs.
Blow as Deep as You Want to Blow: Jack Kerouac on the Art of Writing
In the late 50’s, Allen Ginsberg asked his friend Jack Kerouac to explain his concept of “spontaneous prose”. Kerouac responded with a series of maxims that are, in turn, inspirational, provocative and, sometimes, baffling. And, like almost everything Kerouac did, they’re just plain cool. This video picks some of our favorites. Watch […]
