Articles related to "Children S Writers"



A little Inspiration for Aspiring Authors
Have enough rejection letters to wallpaper your apartment? Take heart, you're not alone, and there's still hope
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SCBWI is for Children’s Writers
Access how-to articles, writer's markets, discussion boards and more, created especially for children's writers through SCBWI.
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Winning Essays from our First Place Winner & Honorable Mentions!
Contest-winning essays on entrants five favorite children's books and/or children's authors/illustrators.
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Five Mistakes Made by New Children's Writers
Writing for children may seem as easy as 1-2-3, but underestimating what publishers and readers want can be the death knell for first-time writers.
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Interview With Boo Irwin
Suite 101 talks to North West Regional Co-Ordinator of the SCBWI Boo Irwin about her Young Adult Novel The Wayfinder Chronicles.
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Interview With Stephanie Williams
The North West Regional Co-Ordinator of the British Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Stephanie Williams and her alter-ego Boo Irwin talk to Suite 101.
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Networking for Writers
Writing is a solitary business but opportunities to make solid business contacts abound. The tips below will show writers where to find networking opportunities.
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Sue Bradford Edwards, Children's Author, Book Reviewer and Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author, book reviewer and writing instructor, Sue Bradford Edwards. She offers writing tips and advice and discusses the importance of joining The Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators (SCBWI)
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Writing Children's Books – Mary Poppins
A brief history of the seven Mary Poppins books by P.L. Travers
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Getting Kids Writing Published
Ideas to help children submit writing and become published writers or artists in magazines, on websites, and in other publications.
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SCBWI is a Powerful Writer's Organization
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is the most important source of information for those working in the children's publishing industry.
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Writing Lessons from Margaret Mahy
2006 Hans Christian Anderson award winner, Margaret Mahy, has the following sound advice to aspiring writers: Be Persistent! Work Hard! Be Tough! And Read! Read! Read!
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A Sampling of Horror Writers Organizations
The Horror Writers Association is the world's largest horror writers organization, not the only one. Here is a partial list of societies dedicated to the horror genre.
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Eve Bunting and Ann Rinaldi
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Raab Associates Presents Super Science Author: Vicki Cobb
Interview with science author, Vicki Cobb. She offers insight on writing, the craft of writing, tips for new authors and her love of science and teaching. Raab Associates and their website are also highlighted.
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Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud Two of Raab Associates Great Writer's for Children
Children's writer's Jane Yolen and Bettye Stroud are highlighted along with some of their recently published books.
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The Rings, Please...
Webrings are kind of a like a discount store - you have to pick through a lot bad stuff, but you can find some real gems....
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The Trick to Making Kids Like Poetry
This article is designed to inform parents and educators of some of the resources on the net that might help turn kids attitudes towards poetry around.
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A mixed bag of sites to visit
A mixed bag of kid safe and fun sites
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Easter Feast for Two
Nichol and Stephen both work shifts at a nursing home, but they manage to make time for holiday dinners. Stephen is baking the ham with raisin sauce while Nicole will pre
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How To Write a Children's Book
A writer has an idea for a children's book. But where does he begin? The article offers seven tips on writing for children.
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Jean de La Fontaine Biography
Brief biography of French writer Jean de La Fontaine, known for his children's writings.
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Lisbeth Zwerger – Premier Children's Storyteller
Art school teachers said she had no future as an illustrator. But Lisbeth Zwerger ignored them and became one of the world's most acclaimed children's book artists.
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My Child The Author
Enjoying our children as they learn to read and write and fall in love with writing their own stories.
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Publishing Terms
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Review of Hope and Glory
Based on the childhood of John Boorman and his family's experiences during the German blitz of London, a British boy watches his world change from the violence of war
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Review: Writing a Children's Book - Course by Sally Odgers
A review of the SuiteUniversity course: "Writing a Children's Book" - Sally Odgers, Instructor.
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Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy?
A Cartoon Network TV release of the animated movie, Scooby Doo in Where's My Mummy?, that premiered in 2005 on DVD release done by Warner Bros. Pictures. 8/10
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Start Writing that Children's Book
Review of <i>You Can Write Children's Books</i> by Tracey Dils. Pointers on getting started, finishing and publishing children's books.
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Write Rebus Stories for Children
Teachers use rebus stories to teach vocabulary and sentence structure. Children's magazines also publish rebus stories, and are a potential market for publication.
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Author Interview With Stephen Potts
Stephen Potts, successful author and screenwriter, talks about getting an agent, being published and dealing with the dreaded rejection letter.
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Breaking into Children's Book Publishing
Many children's authors get their start through work-for-hire opportunities. It's a great way break into children's book publishing.
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Children's Dog Books and Reviews
Children's Dog Books and Reviews specializes in reviewing dog books for children from the perspective of a mom who knows about dogs and dog training.
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Company Profile – Rebel Books LLP
Rebel Books LLP is a new and promising independant publishing company which promises to deliver high quality children's literature.
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Interview with Charlotte Mielziner
Charlotte Mielziner talks about her work with Westinn Kennels, Animal Behavior College, and the Safety Sam Dog Bite Prevention Program.
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Maurice Sendak's Other Caldecott Children's Book
Made into a movie in October 2009, "Where the Wild Things Are" is generally beloved. "Night Kitchen" has earned awards, but also challenges for its protrayal of nudity.
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Meet Pat McCarthy, Children's Author and ICL Writing Instructor
Interview with children's author Pat McCarthy. Pat is also an instructor with the Institute of Children's Literature. Pat offers tips and shares her experiences as a writer.
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Stepparents: General Topics, Part 2
A variety of links to sites that look at when a potential stepparent should be introduced to the children, what is the major problem in stepfamilies, why stepparents are so hard on themselves and what to do about it, and the development of trust.
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Summertime ... and the Writing is Easy
Whether you're looking for some ideas to improve your child's writing, or perhaps your own, summertime is the perfect time for it!
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Interview with mystery author Gay Toltl Kinman
Interview with mystery author and Sisters In Crime member Gay Toltman
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Inspiring Words from Children's Author Verla Kay
Interview with children's author, Verla Kay and her words of wisdom and advice for children's writers.
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Meet Jane Kurtz, Author, Traveler, Teacher
Interview with author Jane Kurtz, Jane offers writing tips, inspiration and talks about her books and upcoming projects.
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Vampire eBook Authors Revisited
I decided to end the year by revisiting my Vampire eBook Authors to find out just what has been happening for them.
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Anastasia Suen: Prolific Non-fiction writer for children
bio and published books of children's writer Anastasia Suen. She offers insights and advice for writers. Review of her new book "Picture Writing"
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H. B. Homzie's Adorable Aliens
Hillary's Homzie's new chapter book series is reviewed and a profile and interview with Hillary Homzie gives pointers to writers.
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