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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.

My Scientific Method for Escaping the Slush Pile Ruth Spiro

The First Laugh Jorjeana Marie

10 Pitfalls to Avoid When Self-Publishing a Picture Book Brooke Vitale

Ani Castillo: Art is a Therapeutic Thing Robert Lee Brewer

How to Create Stories That Children Can Actually Read Brooke Vitale

6 Secrets for Writing a Middle-Grade Action-Adventure Novel Larry Schwarz

Celia Krampien: On Transitioning From Picture Books to Middle Grade Robert Lee Brewer

Cinda Meets Ella: Why It Was Time to Re-do Cinderella Through a Queer Lens Wallace West

Why I Write: How a Trip to the San Diego Zoo Launched a Writing Career to Change the World Daniel Kim

How to Make Tough Topics for Adults Into Experiences for Children Alphabet Rockers

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

Writing Tips from Robert Beatty, Bestselling Author of Serafina and the Black Cloak S.K. Lamont

3 Ways to Avoid Dumbing Down When Writing Middle Grade Luke Reynolds

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