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Steve Harpster | Writer's Digest Jan/Feb 2023
Self-Publishing

Steve Harpster: On Indie Publishing Children's Books

By Amy Jones
Olena Kharchenko and Michael Sampson: On Inspiring Hope Through Children’s Books
Interviews

Olena Kharchenko and Michael Sampson: On Inspiring Hope Through Children’s Books

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Insights on Writing About Challenging Topics With Children in Age-Friendly Ways (and Why It’s Important To Do So)
Children's

5 Insights on Writing About Challenging Topics With Children in Age-Friendly Ways (and Why It’s Important To Do So)

By Patty Mechael
Publishing Books Simultaneously in Spanish and English for Children
Children's

Publishing Books Simultaneously in Spanish and English for Children

By Ana Eulate
Paula Merlán: On Inspiration in Nature
Interviews

Paula Merlán: On Inspiration in Nature

By Robert Lee Brewer
How to Make Tough Topics for Adults Into Experiences for Children
Children's

How to Make Tough Topics for Adults Into Experiences for Children

By Alphabet Rockers
3 Big Tips for Writing a Children’s Picture Book Like a Pro
Children's

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

By Diana Murray
So You Wrote a Picture Book, Now What?
Children's

So You Wrote a Picture Book, Now What?

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

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

By Sailaja Joshi
Where Are the Toxic Families in Children's Books?
Writing for Children & Young Adults

Where Are the Toxic Families in Children's Books?

By Christina Wyman
5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)
Children's

5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)

By Christine Evans
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Sell My Work

Mango & Marigold Press: Market Spotlight

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Vintage WD

Writing for Very Small Children: Finding the Story

By Amy Jones
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Publishing Insights

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

By Alex Woolf
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Character

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

By John Peragine
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition
Children's

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

By Ann Whitford Paul
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Interviews

Brad Meltzer on Research, Rejections, and More

By Jess Zafarris
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

By Lara Perkins
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Children's

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

By Kerrie Flanagan
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Children's

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

By Guest Column
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Writing Habits and Practices

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

By Guest Column
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Writing Techniques

5 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Ferdinand the Bull

By Guest Column
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What's New

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

By Chuck Sambuchino
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Children's

5 Tips on Writing & Illustrating Children’s Books From Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Brian A. Klems