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Writing for Children Feature Writer: Helen Brain

Want to learn how to write for children? Already a published author? Either way you’ll find lots here to inform, entertain and make you think.

Our experts offer articles on writing picture books, chapter books, and books for young adults and teens. You’ll find advice on writing technique and the publishing world. You’ll learn how to deal with the emotional ups and downs of being a writer, read reviews of top children’s books and discover what you can learn from them and their authors.

Subscribe to our article feeds to make sure you don’t miss out. You can keep in touch with other enthusiasts through the discussion groups. Feel free to email me if you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future articles.

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Feature Writer Articles in Writing for Children

 		Learning Creative Writing – Point of View
Learn how to use Point of View to sharpen your creative writing skills
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Learn more about Where the Wild Things Are, the most loved picture book in the world, and the inspiration for the movie of the same name.
Writing Children's Books – Mary Poppins
A brief history of the seven Mary Poppins books by P.L. Travers
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.
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.
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Contributing Articles in Writing for Children

 		Three Tips on How to Write a Children's Book
Writing for children requires a deep understanding of ageless childhood concerns along with up-to-date knowledge of how kids speak and what their present world contains.
Virginia Lowe on How to Write a Children's Book
Virginia Lowe, founder of "Create a Kids' Book", explains the advantages of doing a short course in writing for children, and gives tips on how to write for kids.
Writing Young Adult Books – Selene Castrovilla
Author Selene Castrovilla shares her experience and advice on writing YA novels, creating characters, developing voice, and using profanity in young adult literature.
Interview – YA Writer Selene Castrovilla
YA author Selene Castrovilla talks about getting her first novel published, if agents are really necessary, and juggling writing time with family life.
A Close Look at Self Publishing Children's Books
It's not easy to get a children's book published, even for authors with talent - so it's not surprising that frustrated authors are tempted by the self-publishing option.
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