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Writing Children's Books – Mary Poppins: Literature for Children – P.L. Travers’ Bestselling Series

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Find Time to Write your Novel: Ways for Writers to Utilize those Wasted Minutes

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Interview With Award Winning Writer Andy Stanton: Top British Author Talks About Writing Mr Gum Books for Children

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

What Fiction Writers Can Learn From Sting: Singer Songwriter Sting Has Much to Teach Authors of Fiction

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Find the Right Words When Writing for Children: Tips on Using Child-friendly Language in Stories for Kids

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Anthony Browne Children's Laureate 2009: British Illustrator and Writer Awarded Highest Honour

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Cathy Cassidy Talks About Writing for Tweens: An Interview With a Best Selling Author of Books for Pre Teen Girls

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An Interview With Author Cathy Cassidy: A Popular Writer for Girls Discusses Her Writing Process

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Choose the Right Word When Writing Fiction: A Short History of English Language

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How to Write Vibrant Fiction: Learn the Difference Between Anglo Saxon and Latinate Words

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How to be Have a Successful Career as a Writer: Nine Tips for Aspiring Authors

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How To Trim Unnecessary Action: Answers to Exercises in Cutting Too Much Description of Action

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing Exercise in Cutting Unnecessary Action: Practice Trimming Wordy Passages in Your Creative Writing

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Learn to Write: How To Cut Unnecessary Words: Practical Class in Editing Your Writing for Children

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How to Write a Best Selling Kid's Book Quickly: Creating a Series like Madonna’s "The English Roses"

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How To Build Tension: Writing for Kids: A Class in Increasing the Drama in a Creative Writing Passage

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How To Write Strong Characters in Fiction: Learn Strong Characterization to Make Your Novel Come Alive

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Preparing Your Novel to Send to a Publisher. Why You Should Rewrite Your Story for Kids Before Submission

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Learn Ways to: Show Don't Tell: A Class in Using Dialogue to Show Action and Description

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Learn How to Show Not Tell: A Class in Writing Children’s Fiction

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Understanding Different Kinds of Editing: Improving your Writing by Rewriting, Copy Editing and Proofreading

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

The Publishing Process from Editor to Bookshelf: The Process of Getting a Book for Children Published.

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Developing a Plot from a Character: Growing a Simple Idea into a Book for Children

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How to Write a Values Based Story for Children: Hints on Writing Stories with a Moral for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing a Values Based Children's Story: How to Write a Simple Short Story for Kids that Teaches a Moral

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing Strong Characters in Kids Books: Learning about Writing by Observing Children in Groups

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Lila and the Secret of Rain: An Interview with Picture Book Illustrator Jude Daly

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Get Going with Writing your Novel: Tips on Taking the First Steps of Your Children's Book

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing Children's Fantasy Novels: An Introduction to Three Types of Fantasy Stories for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

An Interview with Niki Daly: The Process of Writing the Picture Book Pretty Salma

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

How Children's Writers Find Ideas: Niki Daly’s Inspiration for Picture Book: Pretty Salma

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Finding Your Voice as a Writer: How Fiction Writers Can Develop a Unique Voice

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Plotting Your Book for Children: Learning about Three Types of Storylines for Kid's Books

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Creating Characters in Kid's Book: Using Psycho-Geometrics to Create Memorable Characters

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Writing for Kids – Fairy Tales: Using Everyday Fears as Sources for Modern Day Stories

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Finding Ideas for Picture Books: Where A World Class Writer Found Her Idea for a Picture Book

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Write Books that Help Children: Manage Your Anger To Enrich Your Writing for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Editing your Novel for Children: 8 Steps for Cutting and Shaping your Manuscript

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Edit for Facts and Reading Level: Five Steps towards Polishing your Novel for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Editing for Themes and Structure: Five Steps for Editing a Novel for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

When your Book Gets Criticized: What Writers of Kids' Books Can Learn from Criticism

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Writing Simply But Effectively: How to Write Clear and Clutter-Free Fiction For Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Emotional Roots of Writers Block: Five Ways to Break Creative Block Permanently

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

When the Editor Says "No": Advice for Kid’s Writers on Coping with Rejection Letters

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing Lessons from Margaret Mahy: Four Tips from a World Famous Author of Books for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing Entertaining Teen Novels: Use Your Emotions To Form A Link With Young Adult Readers

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Learning to Write Books for Kids: Use Your Sense of Humour to Create Novels That Children Love to Read

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Become a Disciplined Writer: The Secret to Becoming a Successful Writer of Novels for Children

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Writing Books that Kids Relate To: Using Memories and Feelings to Energize your Writing for Children

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Finding Fresh Ideas for Kids Books: Five Creative Ways to Find Writing Inspiration for Childrens Books

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Book Review Tigger on the Couch: The Neuroses and Maladies of our Favourite Childhood Characters

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

The Publishing Process: How Does the Publisher Decide which Books to Publish

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Starting First Book for Kids: Advice on how to Begin your Dreamed of Novel for Children

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Writing for Reluctant Readers: Tips on Writing Chapter Books for Children Who Don't Like Reading

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Write Kids' Books that Sell: Three Things to Learn From Dr Seuss

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By: Feature Writer Helen Brain

Become a Children's Writer: A Beginners Guide to Writing Fiction for Kids

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