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If you're writing children's picture books, bringing your vision to life is the hardest part. If you have an idea for a picture book...

When writing a children's picture book, the art tells half the story (more, in some cases!) Because of this, your picture book layout is essential to the reading experience. You want page turns in the right place and you don't want too much text on each page. But if you're not an illustrator, this can be tricky to envision. In this post, I'll show you how to make a picture book dummy so that you can nail your layout before the illustration phase. What is a picture book dummy

Regardless of which publishing route you choose, you want to avoid pouring time and energy into a project that falls in the dreaded “no man’s land” of children’s publishing. In this blog post, I'm going to break down each subgenre of children's books so you can do just that!

New picture book writers hear this all the time: “Don’t write in rhyme! It’s really hard to do, and it has to be perfect to sell.” Done...

When you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt! You can read every blog post , watch every YouTube video , or even get a degree in creative writing… ...but sometimes what you really need is practical advice from people who’ve been there. Luckily, the kid-lit community is one of the most supportive and helpful communities around, so I asked some successfully published children’s book authors

Most children's book authors struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. But the debut of artificial intelligence that can generate...

But did you know that the skills that make a great teacher are also the characteristics of a great children's book author?

With the rosters of literary agencies changing almost daily and Google full of scam artists and dead ends, just finding an agent who’s open to submissions feels like an impossible game of hide and seek. Luckily, I’ve played this game before, and I can show you where to look!

If want to write a children's book, but don't have any experience, don't worry! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get started and point you in the right direction for finding more information. Here's how to write a children's book: 1. Read lots of children's books To write a children's book, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics. This includes understanding what makes a good story for children, as well as learning how to write for a younger audie

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re just getting started on the first draft of your children’s book. Here are five things you DON’T nee

When you’re writing your first draft of a children’s book, the most important thing is to just get the story out of your head and onto the s

In my experience, first-time authors often go through a process similar to the 5 stages of grief as they come to the painful, but necessary

Hey there, aspiring children's book creators! So, you're ready to embark on a magical adventure into the world of children's literature?

Writing a children's book can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it's important to recognize that it's not always easy.