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Oct 6, 2009
Writing Children's Books – Mary Poppins
A brief history of the seven Mary Poppins books by P.L. Travers more...
Sep 26, 2009
Find Time to Write your Novel
Ways for authors to find extra minutes in the day to spend on writing a novel or short story. more...
Sep 5, 2009
Interview With Award Winning Writer Andy Stanton
An interview with Children's Author Andy Stanton, author of the hilarious and anarchic Mr Gum books for 7-10 year olds. more...
Aug 24, 2009
What Fiction Writers Can Learn From Sting
A reading of Broken Music, the memoir written by Gordon Sumner aka Sting reveals many things to inspire creative people working in any discipline. more...
Aug 10, 2009
Find the Right Words When Writing for Children
The right level of language can make or break a book for children. Learn what kinds of words to avoid when writing for kids. more...
May 19, 2009
Cathy Cassidy Talks About Writing for Tweens
Cathy Cassidy talks about writing for girls aged 8-12, and the role her website plays in helping children with personal problems. more...
An Interview With Author Cathy Cassidy
Cathy Cassidy talks about how she writes her fiction for girls. more...
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Nov 23, 2009
How to Write a Quiz for a Children's Magazine
By: Susie Yakowicz
Follow these tips on writing quizzes for kids, and learn how fun questions and answers can be - for children and writers. more...
Nov 21, 2009
Children's Nonfiction in a Visual World
By: Dorothy Patent
Authors of informational books today must find ways to maximize their factual content so that readers can learn as they enjoy the books' beautiful artwork. more...
Nov 17, 2009
Writing for Children – Who Succeeds and Why
By: Marg McAlister
Why is it that celebrities are courted by children's book publishers, while others with more talent fail? Is natural talent essential, or can writing be taught? more...
How to Write Historical Fiction for Children
Benefit from the experience of children's author Vashti Farrer: timely advice for writers who want to submit historical fiction to children's book publishers. more...
Nov 14, 2009
How to Publish a Children's Book – a Plot Guide
Success in publishing a children's book depends upon convincing publishers that it is a good story. Writing a book is easier for those who have a solid plot outline. more...
Nov 9, 2009
Write Rebus Stories for Children
By: Jocelyn Kerr
Teachers use rebus stories to teach vocabulary and sentence structure. Children's magazines also publish rebus stories, and are a potential market for publication. more...
Write a Children's Book Starring Family Members
Can writers plot a story based on their own children? The answer is 'yes', but authors need to choose just the right details for a credible character. more...
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