A complete writing course for children created by bestselling author Alice Kuipers. Great for classroom use!
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A complete writing course for children created by bestselling author Alice Kuipers. Great for classroom use!
When editors say they are looking for narrative nonfiction, what does that mean?
Narrative nonfiction is creative nonfiction yet while both are fact-based book categories, narrative nonfiction is also about storytelling, not just presenting facts in a clever way. It gives people, places and events meaning and emotional content
Industry veteran Jane Friedman gave us special permission to reprint the following article, which outlines the steps necessary to self-publish your print or ebook, and includes links to numerous resources. If you’re thinking of self-publishing, this article is a must-read. Another must: subscribe to Jane’s blog
A brief look inside the Children’s Writing Knowledge Base — the world’s largest children’s writing library — and all the goodies that await children’s writers.
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Karin Kaufman, author of mysteries, thrillers and children’s books, used the website 99designs to create the cover of her new children’s title The Adventures of Geraldine Woolkins. Here, she talks about her experience and walks you through the process.
Like transitions, connectives serve as a bridge, connecting anything from a word, a clause, a sentence, or a paragraph with
Your first reader should, of course, be yourself. After you’ve read through the manuscript and revised to the best of your ability, find several other readers to offer critiques. These first readers are often referred to
Did you know that writers are also business people? Sometimes, however, we forget that, focusing on the creative side and neglecting the business one.
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In my writeforkids video “Show, Don’t Preach”, I examined five books that teach the readers life lessons without being didactic. Here, now, in this bonus article exclusively for Fightin’ Bookworms, are five ways you can incorporate these techniques into your own writing.
When I sat down with the wonderful Karen Robertson to talk book apps (How to Develop an App for Children – A Beginner's Guide), I convinced her to stay online for a little while and share something really meaty just for Fightin' Bookworms!
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* What One Top Reviewer Looks for in a Children’s Book
Laura chats with Terry Doherty of the Reading Tub about how to get a book reviewer's attention.
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* Video: How to Judge Your Children's Book Idea