![]()
FROM OUR WRITING EXPERT GUIDES
Your Writing Coach Teresa on Setting Goals
By Teresa Funke, Expert Guide At Large / Career Coach
Teresa’s ready to help you set goals to succeed. It’s easy, and it’s fun. Watch this short video and get ready to shoot for the stars!
Some Key Advice From a Magazine Writing Pro
By Kathryn Lay, Magazine Writing Expert Guide.
Let’s get ready to take on the exciting world of magazine writing! Here are some excellent words of wisdom to get you started.
Nuts & Bolts: Word Counts & Age Groups in Children’s Books
By Laura Backes, CBI Publisher
Here they are: The Rules of the Game for Writing Children’s Books — from Board Books Straight through Young Adult! This is a must-read for all authors.
By Bryan Cohen, Writing Exercises Expert Guide
It’s time to dig deep into your childhood to capture what it’s really like to be a kid. Here’s an exercise that’s fun and enlightening!
By Laura Backes, CBI Publisher
Here’s exactly the info you need to get started writing picture books!
What’s Hot In Young Adult Literature Right Now
by Helen Landalf, Young Adult Expert Guide
Helen gives you the lowdown on what teens are looking for in today’s market.
Writing Picture Books: Where’s The Fun?
by Linda Arms White, Picture Book Expert Guide
Our Christopher-Award winning expert shares five fool-proof ways to capture a young reader’s attention — and keep it.
What the Heck’s Happening In Picture Books?
By Natasha Wing, Picture Book Expert Guide
Multi-million selling author Natasha Wing shares some vital tips for picture book authors looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Middle Grade – Where We Are, Where We’re Going
by Kirby Larson, Middle Grade Expert Guide
What are some of the biggest names in Middle Grade fiction saying about where the genre is headed? Kirby’s got the details!
By Anastasia Suen, Easy Readers Expert Guide
When the author of 135 books shares her advice for where the Easy Reader market is going, it’s pays to listen! Here are Anastasia’s top 10 things to watch for..











