by Suzanne Lieurance If you don’t know children’s author Margot Finke, or her books, you’ve been missing out. Recently I interviewed Margot, and this interview can serve as your introduction to Margot’s Magic! Suzanne Lieurance: Margot, please tell us a little bit about yourself as an author. How did you get started writing for children? How…
by Maurene J. Hinds Part of the writing process is experimenting. Writers differ on their opinions about outlining–some love it, some hate it, and some are mixed. The decision to outline is a personal one. You need to determine what works best for you. Some writers cannot write without an outline, while others like to…
If you enjoy writing nonfiction and love to research topics in all sorts of different subject areas then educational publishing just might be right for you. Many educational publishers need writers.
A guest post from children’s author Melissa Abramovitz I write for all age groups, from preschoolers through adults, and one comment I’ve heard many aspiring authors make is “I want to write for children because it seems so much easier than writing for grownups.” Often, aspiring authors look at children’s picture books, which have a…
Note: Today’s post is for the letter “Z” as part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. Okay, so this book isn’t specifically about zen in the art of writing for children. Still, everything in this collection of essays and poems applies to writing for children, so you’ll want to check it out if you’ve…
by children’s author Margot Finke Here are some Writing Tips for Children’s Authors. Everyone thinks they can write a picture book, or some kind of book for kids – easy, right? Not on your life, mate! You must first learn the craft of writing for kids. This means joining a critique group and learning from…
by Nancy I. Sanders If you want to learn more about how to write a picture book, here are several basic steps you can take towards your goal: Step 1: Read a book about how to write picture books. Two of my favorites are: Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul The Nuts and Bolts…
by Nancy I. Sanders, Contributing Editor It’s easy to publish your children’s book these days. You can self-publish a chapter book or middle grade novel for free on amazon’s KDP. And now you can self-publish a picture book e-book with Kindle Kids’ Book Creator. All you need is content, right? Technically, yes. Lots and lots…
by Nancy I. Sanders Yesterday I heard from a publisher who I’m working with on a Christmas story. He needed a synopsis to share with the team, plus some other details put together and sent his way. Usually, when I write a story for a certain holiday, I’ve worked on it 6-8 months in advance…
Do you want your name as author on a children’s picture book (PB), chapter book, or middle grade (MG) book — without having to write it yourself? Maybe, you started a children’s fiction book, but found it’s just too difficult to finish, or realize that it needs major tweaking and editing. Maybe you have an…
When writing a mystery for a children’s magazine, there are basic ingredients your story should have: Problem A mystery usually starts with a problem that involves a crime or mysterious unknown. Somebody is needed to solve the problem and get all the questions answered. Think whodunit! Characters • Detective or main character (MC) whose job…
by Suzanne Lieurance Just for fun, here are seven new creative writing prompts centered around Halloween candy: Monday’s Prompt: The Candy Code Every Halloween, a mysterious candy appears in children’s trick-or-treat bags—a candy that no one bought or handed out. Rumor has it, each wrapper holds a hidden code that, when deciphered, reveals a secret…
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