Writing for Children
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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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How to Write a Quiz for a Children's Magazine
Follow these tips on writing quizzes for kids, and learn how fun questions and answers can be - for children and writers.
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Children's Nonfiction in a Visual World
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.
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Writing for Children – Who Succeeds and Why
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?
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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.
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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.
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Write Rebus Stories for Children
Teachers use rebus stories to teach vocabulary and sentence structure. Children's magazines also publish rebus stories, and are a potential market for publication.
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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.
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Write Non-Fiction Historical Books for Children
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical books for children, choosing topics, bringing historical characters to life.
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Interview – Write Non-Fiction Picture Books
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published.
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Win a Children's Writing Contest
With $1,000 and a potential publishing contract as the prize, every children's writer should enter this one writing contest.
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Planning and Writing a Children's Picture Book
Writing a children's picture book can be a challenge for writers, but storyboards and book dummies can help authors to create a book that kids (and editors) will love.
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Timely Tips on Writing a Picture Book
To write an appealing (and marketable) children's picture book, writers need to have a good sense of how text and illustrations work together.
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Breaking into Children's Book Publishing
Many children's authors get their start through work-for-hire opportunities. It's a great way break into children's book publishing.
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Tips on Writing Historical Fiction for Kids
Writing a children's historical book involves many steps before beginning the first chapter. Here are some suggestions for getting started on the right track.
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A Quick Look at How To Write Children's Books
The range of ages and topics on offer tempts many writers to try writing a children's book. Savvy writers will research the children's writing field before starting.
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How to Direct a Writing Camp for Youth
Young authors develop confidence in their writing while participating in writing workshops facilitated by local authors at writing camp.
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Five Mistakes Made by New Children's Writers
Writing for children may seem as easy as 1-2-3, but underestimating what publishers and readers want can be the death knell for first-time writers.
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Five Ways to End a Children's Magazine Article
Writing a good conclusion for a children's magazine article is easier than it seems. These five methods will give an article closure and more.
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Five Ways to Begin a Children's Magazine Article
Writing an engaging introduction for a children's article can be challenging, but these techniques will get writers - and their readers - off to a good start.
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How to Use PowerPoint for School Author Visits
Every child in the class will be able to see everything clearly, and participate fully, if the author makes PowerPoint animation a feature of the visit.
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The School Author Visit Marketing Kit
Royalties from children's books will build over time, but there are other ways to earn money writing. An Author Visit Marketing Kit will help writers to land more work.
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School Visits by Children's Book Authors
Writers of children's books can earn extra money and build a loyal fan base by making author visits to schools. How should they prepare for a successful classroom visit?
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Books by Kids releases Jacksonville A-to-Z
What began as a rainy day activity became a book publishing company that teaches kids about their communities and benefits a range of worthy causes.
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Picture Books for Children
Picture books are a specific genre in children's literature. An effective picture book is a perfect balance of text and illustration. Learn more with author June Sobel.
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Writing a Children's Book Series
Children's writer Sharon Siamon shares advice on what makes a good series for tweens, story ideas, and planning fresh plots in children's books.
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Interview – Children's Writer Sharon Siamon
Children's book author Sharon Siamon shares how her first book got published, writing multiple drafts, and a bit of her writing life.
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Writing Children's Books – Sharon Siamon
Author Sharon Siamon shares her experience and advice on writing children's books, creating characters, and plotting new adventures.
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An Interview With Author Sneed Collard
Sneed, who received the 2006 Washington Post Children's Book Guild Children's Nonfiction Award, tells how he works, giving insight into his methods and tips for writers.
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How to Run a Young Adult Writing Workshop
With youth literacy on the rise, organizing a workshop for children to get together and share ideas about writing can be extremely helpful.
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Book Review – Seeing the Blue Between
Thirty-two writers in the Young Adult genre share their work and words of encouragement in an effort to get young poets writing the right way.
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New York City's Just Us Books
Twenty-two years ago in 1987, Wade and Cheryl Hudson published their first ABC book under Just Us Books. Their efforts lead them to distinctive and uncommon success.
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Writing Picture Books for Children Today
Without knowing what editors want now, a writer can waste time writing a story that won't sell, and editors want short, exciting stories with strong plots and action.
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An Interview With Phil Caveney
Phil Caveney took a few minutes away from working on his new projects to answer some questions about writing, publishing and the world of film!
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Children's Author Shares His Creative Strategies
Children's book illustrator and author Chris Gall discusses his creative process.
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Popular Themes in Writing for Children
Children's literature is a vast field and there are many sub-genres that appeal to different age groups.
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Interview With Debut Author Julie Day
Julie Day sets out on a quest to encourage healthy living in children and teens with her magical adventure novel, Rosie and the Sick School.
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Writing for Different Age Groups of Children
Writing for children requires as much skill as writing for adults and should not be regarded as an easy form of writing for beginners.
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How To Write a Children's Book
A writer has an idea for a children's book. But where does he begin? The article offers seven tips on writing for children.
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An Interview With Linda Gunn, Book Illustrator
Linda Gunn is a self taught artist whose artwork brightens up the pages of children's books. She talks candidly about what inspired her.
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The Work of Author Jeanette McLeod
From a busy household to running a company to writing, Jeanette McLeod talks to Suite101 about how she finds time to do it all and the children's authors that inspire her
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Wizz-e The Company Bringing Literacy to Children
Far from worrying about the amount of time children spend on the internet Wizz-e takes the refreshing approach of welcoming technology as a means to help children read
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Talking Faeries with Author Holly Stacey
From Pictish symbols to dragons of the Vikings, Holly Stacey talks to Suite 101 about how archeology and a streak of bad luck inspired her novel The Faerie Conspiracies.
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Interview with Author and Linguist Gill James
Author Gill James talks about school visits, Young Adult literature, publishing, inspiration and never giving up.
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Interview With Boo Irwin
Suite 101 talks to North West Regional Co-Ordinator of the SCBWI Boo Irwin about her Young Adult Novel The Wayfinder Chronicles.
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Interview With Stephanie Williams
The North West Regional Co-Ordinator of the British Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Stephanie Williams and her alter-ego Boo Irwin talk to Suite 101.
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Children's Author Discusses Her Writing Process
Young adult writer Kimberly K. Jones shares her writing strategies in an informative Q & A session.
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Helping Kids Write
Writing without a plan is like going on a road trip without a map. With no guidelines, children can end up in the wrong place. That's why planning is the key to success.
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Writing With Kids
For some children, writing comes naturally. But for others, it's a struggle. Encourage the writer in your child with these simple tips.
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Include an Opt-in Box on Your Author Website
Published children's authors today need to make the most of online promotion by including an opt-in box on their websites
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