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3 Big Tips for Writing a Children’s Picture Book Like a Pro
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3 Big Tips for Writing a Children’s Picture Book Like a Pro

Oct 16, 2021
So You Wrote a Picture Book, Now What?
Children's

So You Wrote a Picture Book, Now What?

Oct 8, 2021
3 Ideas for Increasing the Diversity of Children's Home Libraries
Children's

3 Ideas for Increasing the Diversity of Children's Home Libraries

Aug 27, 2021
Where Are the Toxic Families in Children's Books?
Writing for Children & Young Adults

Where Are the Toxic Families in Children's Books?

Aug 3, 2021
5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)
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5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)

Jul 29, 2021
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Mango & Marigold Press: Market Spotlight

Jun 7, 2021
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Writing for Very Small Children: Finding the Story

Mar 26, 2020
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Publishing Insights

The Dos and Don'ts of Making School Visits: A Writer's Survival Guide

Oct 18, 2019
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Character

How I Wrote My Son As the Hero of His Own Adventure Novel

Apr 24, 2019
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition
Children's

Building Picture-Book Characters: 5 Elements You Need to Know

Feb 5, 2019
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Interviews

Brad Meltzer on Research, Rejections, and More

Jan 23, 2019
How to Pitch a Picture Book | Children's Book
Writing Articles

How to Pitch a Picture Book: Secrets for Breaking Into a Growing but Competitive Market

Dec 7, 2018
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Children's

Writing Scary Stories & Horror for Kids: 4 Lessons from Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine

Oct 30, 2018
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Children's

Using Kids and Parents as Beta Readers for Children's Fiction

Sep 27, 2018
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Writing Habits and Practices

Encouraging Young Writers: Why You Should Set Aside Time to Read and Write With Kids

Apr 13, 2018
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Writing Techniques

5 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Ferdinand the Bull

Dec 27, 2017
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What's New

7 Things I've Learned so Far, by Julie Falatko

Nov 23, 2016
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5 Tips on Writing & Illustrating Children’s Books From Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Oct 3, 2016
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What's New

How I Got My Literary Agent: Victoria Coe

Sep 21, 2016
MORE-IGAMI. Text copyright © 2016 by Dori Kleber. Illustrations copyright © 2015 by G. Brian Karas. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.
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Should You Follow the Siren Song of a New Idea?

Jul 5, 2016
Simple Steps to Write, Raise Funds, and Publish a Children's Book
Children's

28 Simple Steps to Write, Raise Funds and Publish a Children’s Book

Jan 24, 2014
Defining Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult
Writing for Kids

Defining Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult

Dec 15, 2009