Working with Point of View
Here's a no-nonsense guide to mastering a vital aspect of the writing process: point of view.
Show Don't Tell -- A New Take on an Old Chestnut
Writers have heard the axiom “show, don’t tell” repeatedly. But what does it really mean? Jane Choate gives a practical breakdown ...
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.
Working with Point of View
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Show Don't Tell -- A New Take on an Old Chestnut
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What's Hot In Young Adult Literature Right Now
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THE ESSENTIALS
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Our Expert Craft Guides Answer Your Questions
This month: how to sell a literary picture book; the keys to creating conflict in an easy reader series; how to make historical fiction appealing to today’s kids and how to write YA dialogue that sounds authentic to teen readers.
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.
How Do I Determine the Proper Age Group For My Manuscript?
In this video, Laura gives tips about how to target the correct age group for your book.
Video: What Should I Write About?
Driven to write a children’s book, but not sure what to write about? Let’s figure it out! In this video, we’ll give you some tips for avoiding what not to write about, and how to mine your own life experiences for great subjects.
Plot Guidelines for Writing in Different Fiction Genres
From mysteries to thrillers to historical fiction – learn the rules of the road for developing your plot.
Is your story idea ready to be turned into a book? It’s time to find out!
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Free eBook: Children’s Book Publishing for the Non-Celebrity
With the glut of celebrity-authored titles on the market, you may feel as if us “regular folks” have no chance of getting a children’s book published. But fear not, anyone – no matter how spectacularly unfamous – can become a children’s book author.
Find Your Strengths as a Writer
Make the most of your talent, by focusing on your strong — and your weak — points.
The Ultimate Editing Checklist – A Free Chapter From Our Best Selling eBook!
From our best selling ebook I’ve Written a Story, What Do I Do Now?, a special gift: the complete first chapter which features “The Ultimate Editing Checklist”.
Info On Laura’s Critique Service
Interested in having Laura give your work a professional critique? Here are the details!
It’s the basis of good writing. Here’s what you need to know to master this vital concept.
5 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Manuscript
Don’t submit that manuscript before you’ve read this! Laura’s got five easy ways to quickly and dramatically improve your odds of scoring that contract….
Four Steps to Becoming a Better Writer
Great writers aren’t born – they’re made. Here are some of their secrets.
Video: How to Judge Your Children’s Book Idea
You've got a book idea. But is it good enough to invest your time & effort? Here's how to tell!
Video: Write for Success! 7 Tips For Children’s Book Writers
In this video, we share 7 things you can start doing right now to improve your chances of children's writing success!
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Debbie Dadey has built an enormously successful writing career, with more than 150 children’s book credits under her belt. In this video, Debbie chats with Laura about how she makes it all happen.
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Jane McBride Choate has written 32 novels, primarily historical fiction and romance.
Teresa, our Expert Guide At-Large, is the owner of Teresa Funke & Company and Victory House Press, which offer products, programs, and resources for readers, writers, teachers, and students. She is the award-winning author of six novels for adults and children based on true stories from WWII.
