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Write Non-Fiction Historical Books for Children: Selene Castrovilla on Research, Characters, Finding the Right Story

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Interview – Write Non-Fiction Picture Books: Selene Castrovilla on Historical Picture Books for Older Readers

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Win a Children's Writing Contest: How to Enter Highlights’ Annual Fiction Contest

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: K.D. Kuch

Planning and Writing a Children's Picture Book: Use a Book Dummy as an Aid to Layout and Design

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Timely Tips on Writing a Picture Book: What Children's Book Publishers Want from Picture Story Authors

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Breaking into Children's Book Publishing: Writing as a Work-For-Hire Children's Author

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: K.D. Kuch

Tips on Writing Historical Fiction for Kids: A Children's Historical Novel Requires Careful Planning

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Susie Yakowicz

A Quick Look at How To Write Children's Books: Good and Bad Reasons to Try Writing for Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

How to Direct a Writing Camp for Youth: Young Writers Explore Writing, Editing, Critiquing and Publication

In: Writing for Teens

By: Lynda Allison

Five Mistakes Made by New Children's Writers: How to Avoid These Common Blunders When Writing for Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: K.D. Kuch

Five Ways to End a Children's Magazine Article: How to Write a Conclusion for a Nonfiction Piece for Kids

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Susie Yakowicz

Five Ways to Begin a Children's Magazine Article: How to Write an Introduction for a Nonfiction Piece for Kids

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Susie Yakowicz

How to Use PowerPoint for School Author Visits: Make the Most of Writing-Based Classroom Activities

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

The School Author Visit Marketing Kit: An Aid to Supplementary Income For Children's Book Authors

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

School Visits by Children's Book Authors: Earn Money as a Writer From Classroom Author Visits

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Marg McAlister

Books by Kids releases Jacksonville A-to-Z: Book Benefits Charity, Creatively Engages Hospitalized Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Devan Stuart

Picture Books for Children: An Interview With Author June Sobel

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Barbara Bietz

Writing a Children's Book Series: Interview – Adventure Series Author Sharon Siamon

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Interview – Children's Writer Sharon Siamon: Author Talks About Getting Published, Rough Drafts, a Writer’s Life

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Writing Children's Books – Sharon Siamon: Interview –Series Author Talks About Writing Middle Grade Novels

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

An Interview With Author Sneed Collard: Versatile Sneed Writes Both Fiction and Nonfiction for Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Dorothy Patent

How to Run a Young Adult Writing Workshop: Get Children and Teens Reading and Writing in Groups

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Ryan Werner

Book Review – Seeing the Blue Between: Young Adult Writers Give Advice and Inspiration to Young Poets

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Ryan Werner

New York City's Just Us Books: Multicultural Stories for Growing Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Writing Picture Books for Children Today: What Editors Expect From Authors of Illustrated Books

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Dorothy Patent

An Interview With Phil Caveney: Phil Caveney is the author of the Sebastian Darke novels

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Stephanie Williams

Children's Author Shares His Creative Strategies: Award-Winning Artist Chris Gall Talks About Writing Picture Books

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Popular Themes in Writing for Children: Learn What Children Enjoy Reading about

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Debbie Roome

Interview With Debut Author Julie Day: The Inside Story on Children's Book Rosie and the Sick School

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Writing for Different Age Groups of Children: Children’s Books Come in all Shapes and Sizes

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Debbie Roome

How To Write a Children's Book: The Basics of Writing for Children

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Jan Czech

An Interview With Linda Gunn, Book Illustrator: A Look Inside the Illustrator's Inspiration

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Holly Stacey

The Work of Author Jeanette McLeod: The Founder of Company Wizz-e Talks About Her Writing Inspirations

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Wizz-e The Company Bringing Literacy to Children: Suite 101 Chats to Director of EBooks4Kidz Ltd Jeanette McCleod

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Talking Faeries with Author Holly Stacey: A Chat About Archeology, Folklore and Fairy Tales

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview with Author and Linguist Gill James: Suite 101 Chats to the Creator of Jason's Crystal

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview With Boo Irwin: Young Adult Author and Editor Talks About The Wayfinder Chronicles

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Interview With Stephanie Williams: Advice and Insights From the Author Also Known as Boo Irwin

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Children's Author Discusses Her Writing Process: An Interview With Young Adult Writer Kimberly K. Jones

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Helping Kids Write: Planning is Key

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Doris Keeler

Writing With Kids: Tips to Encourage Children to Write

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Doris Keeler

Include an Opt-in Box on Your Author Website: Don't Miss the Mark When it Comes to Online Promotion

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Suzanne Lieurance

Children's Author Makes Her Dreams Come True: Interview With Donna McDine

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Mayra Calvani

Talking With Children's Writer Tom Birdseye: How a Reluctant Writer Became an Award-Winning Author

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Writing Poems for Children: The Importance of Rhythm and Imagination

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Catherine Owen

Young Adult Author Shares Her Writing Strategies: An Interview with Romantic Comedy Writer Janette Rallison

In: Writing for Teens

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Stories with Morals: Writing Fables to Teach Simple Lessons

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Karen 'Kai' Medders

Author Shares Her Creative Writing Process: Alethea Eason Talks About Creative Writing for Children

In: Writing YA/Chapter Books

By: Feature Writer Michael Jung

Identifying with Teen Readers: Writing for Young Adults Searching for Themselves

In: Writing for Teens

By: Karen 'Kai' Medders

Empower Teens with Your Writing: Celebrate Teens' Potential to Learn Fearlessly

In: Writing for Teens

By: Lesley Strutt

Create a Children's Book With Aaron Mason: How To Work With Illustrators, Self-Publish, and Promote Your Book

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Joe Lam

Writing About History for Kids: How to Engage Young Readers with Written Pieces about the Past

In: Writing for Children (general)

By: Andrea Silen

Power Up Your Picture Book Text: Make Picture Books More Interesting with Strong Nouns and Verbs

In: Writing Picture Books

By: Anita Riggio

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