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Writing Rhyming Picture Books

Dr. Seuss did it, and in the process changed the face of the publishing industry and became a beloved household name to children for several generations. So why do so many editors say they don’t want stories written in rhyme?

Many beginning writers ask about this well-known submission “Don’t”.

Author Lee Wardlaw on Writing Picture Books in Haiku

I enjoy writing poetry – it’s like music to the listener and it challenges a writer to be precise and really think about the words he or she is using.

A fellow author whom I met at an author festival in northern California has written a masterful picture book using

5 Things Great Children’s Poems Have in Common

Springtime brings out the poets. The collections I critique this time of year might include verses that gush over the beauty of a sunset, pine for lost youth or eagerly anticipate a future love. And though the authors clearly worked hard to pack their poems with eye-popping adjectives, I’m afraid

PODCAST – Darren Sardelli on the Art of Writing Children’s Poetry

Join Laura for an exclusive chat with children’s poet Darren Sardelli on the ins and outs of writing poems for kids, creating his own publishing company. setting up school appearances and lots more!

To learn more about Darren, visit his web site at http://www.laughalotpoetry.com/

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PODCAST – How to Write in Rhyme, with Author Janet Lawler

Laura chats with author Janet Lawler about creating successful rhyming stories and working with an editor!

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