Meeting the Needs of 3 Different Audiences for the Educational MarketJune 18, 2015 | Early Readers and Chapter Books, Educational Market, Nonfiction, Picture Books, PoetryThe writer for the educational market must please 3 different audiences: the editors who acquire your manuscripts, ...By: Paula Morrow
The Intersection of Science & Social Studies: Can Creative Combinations Enhance Your Writing for Children?June 3, 2015 | Nonfiction, Picture BooksAs a kid, I loved geography and science, but hated history. I liked geography lessons because they were visual. ...By: Miranda Paul
Putting the Fun In Educational WritingMay 27, 2015 | Early Readers and Chapter Books, Educational Market, Nonfiction, Picture Books, PoetryEveryone knows that kids need to read. These days, much of the push for testing revolves around being certain kids ...By: Jan Fields
9 Picture Book Topics to AvoidJanuary 30, 2015 | Craft Tips, Picture Books9 Picture Book Topics to Avoid (Or Be Ready for Stiff Competition and Write a Story with a Fresh Take) When ...By: Darcy PattisonLeslie Helakoski
6 Ways to Begin to Understand Voice and Find Your OwnSeptember 9, 2014 | Craft Tips, Nonfiction, Novels, Picture BooksSome wisdom about Voice from editor Kim Griswell: Much of what passes across an editor’s desk has a dull ...
7 Pointers for Writing Powerful Picture BooksJuly 15, 2014 | Craft Tips, For Beginners, Picture BooksAccording to Eve Bunting, "Picture books are a joy to write." Here are some pointers from her: 1. Think ...
Editors Are Looking for Your Authentic VoiceJune 30, 2014 | Craft Tips, Nonfiction, Novels, Picture BooksSome wisdom about Voice from editor Kim Griswell: Discussions of voice tend to begin with one question: Isn’t ...
How to Start Revising That First DraftJune 2, 2014 | Craft Tips, For Beginners, Novels, Picture BooksHarold is faculty for our Crash Course in Children's Publishing and Revision Retreat workshops, so we asked him to ...By: Harold Underdown