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If you want to write books for children or are already a children's book writer,
you've come to the right place! Children's Writing Resources is packed with articles,
information and tools about the art of writing children's books. Good luck and happy writing!
"There are perhaps no days of our
childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book."
~ Marcel Proust
The Basics of Writing For Children
If you dream of writing books for children this introductory guide will give you a starting place.
Unfortunately, there is no "quick" way to break into the world of children's publishing. If you
love childrens writing and would do it even if you never make much money or never get published
you may just have the passion needed to be successful!
If you've decided that writing for children is your passion - let’s get started...
Click here to read the
Guide To Writing For Children
Children's Writing Resources
General Resources
Children"s Book Illustrators
Listing of graphic artists that illustrate childrens books and stories.
Writers and Illustrator Children's Book Awards
Listing of Book Awards for those who write and illustrate children's books.
Write 4 Kids
Advice, instruction, insider tips, insight and inspiration for the
Children's book writer.
Aaron Shepard’s Kidwriting Page
Some good information and children's writing resources here, check it out.
The Purple Crayon
Resources for writing, illustrating and publishing children's books.
Canadian Children's Book Centre
Non-profit organization to promote and encourage the reading, writing and
illustrating of Canadian children's books
Verla Kay.com
Tips and links for childrens writing.
Page By Page
Take a trip step-by-step to writing a children's book. This is a great site and
actually shows you how two books were made, from idea concept to after sales.
Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers
Direct links to hundreds of children's publishers' submission guidelines,
plus how-to information about childrens writing and getting published.
Funds For Writers
Resource of Writing Funds for Serious Writers
Fab Job: Children's Book Author
Insider information and practical advice on becomming a published children's book author.
The Word Pool
Resources for parents, teachers and writers
Writers Digest
Tips, news and information about writing books for children.
Anastasia Suen.com
Children's Writing Workshops
Understanding Children’s Writing Genres
Definitive glossary of children's publishing genres.
Children's Picture Books
Make Your Picture Book Sparkle!
Writing Picture Books
Tips For Writing A Successful Picture Book
100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
Rock Canyon University Free School of Writing for Children
Free courses by Rick Walton to learn the art of writing picture books for children.
Young Adult
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Author site with information, links and insights on writing for young adults.
Multicultural Resources
Information on multicultural children's books with print and Internet resources.
Arthur Slade: Writing for Young Adults
Blog about writing for young adults.
Highlights Foundation
Writing novels for young adults workshop by the Highlights Foundation.
Writers BBS Forums
Forums for those writing for young adults.
YA Write
Unique critiquing and discussion lists. All by eMail.
Children's Book Illustration
Magic Pencil
Spotlights Illustrators and provides a study of their layouts and approaches, how they draw
and reflect on their work. A really great site for learning and understanding Illustrating.
Illustrating Children's Books
Articles and information on Illustrating from The Purple Crayon
The Drawing Board
Resources, how-to's, markets and much more. A great site for Illustrators.
Picture Book
Great online resource for Illustrators.
Yellapalooza
Information and fun for writers and illustrators.
Illustration Agents
Listing of Agents for children's book illustrators.
“Adults are only obsolete children.”
~Dr. Seuss
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