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Writing Children's Books

Picture Book or Short Story? Which is it?

Literary agent for children’s book authors Mary Cummings explains the biggest mistake she sees in picture book pitches—and how you can avoid making that mistake.

Mary Cummings
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5 Ways to Add a Refrain to Your Picture Books (and Why You Should)Christine Evans
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3 Ways to Avoid Dumbing Down When Writing Middle GradeLuke Reynolds

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