So you want to learn how to write a picture book. There is an overwhelmingly abundant amount of information on the internet that suggests ’10 easy steps’ to writing the perfect picture book, or that makes promises such as insta-publication, insta-success. The hard reality is, breaking into the traditionally published children’s book market –– particularly […]
Whether you are putting the proverbial pen to paper for the first time, or you’re a seasoned author, this list of My Top 4 Favorite How-to-Write Books by Female Masters (and why they’re so wonderful) has a little something for anyone who wants to write a children’s book. Even after writing for nearly twenty years on my […]
Are you ready to write a middle grade novel? In this article we will explore this children’s book format in order to learn which age groups to target, what narrative styles work best and why, and what kind of word count you need in order to craft a strong middle grade book. We will also […]
I do a lot of reading and the list keeps getting longer and longer, but there are some books that have really stayed with me over the years, and you can find them here. I continue to update this list from time to time, so be sure to check back. On Writing Steering the Craft: […]