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✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers! writeforkids.online/meet-mitty-t...

#kidlit folks, September's Children's Book Insider is now online! ✏️ Interview w/Legends Lois Lowry & Katherine Paterson ✏️ The Power of Theme ✏️ Find Your Audience ✏️ Submission Opportunity: Howland Literary ✏️ Market News, Contests & more Members: Get it here writeforkids.online/childrens-bo...

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.lpages.co/swinburne-we...

✏️ Children's Book Insider has been the most trusted source in #kidlit writing instruction for more than 35 years. Now you can see the power of CBI for yourself, with a three month subscription for just $1! 🤩 writeforkids.online/trial-member...

✏️ Want to impart a message in your #kidlit book? Here are some quick tips to help you Teach, Not Preach. youtu.be/nsmc_DgHj4M

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✏️ JUST POSTED! "Straight Talk About Talking Animals", an overview of the 3 Types of talking animals most commonly found in children's literature. A fast and important overview for all #kidlit writers. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjgT...

✏️ Want to impart a message in your #kidlit book? Here are some quick tips to help you Teach, Not Preach. youtu.be/nsmc_DgHj4M

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✏️ Want to write Picture Books? Here are some tips to get you started.... writeforkids.online/category/wri... #kidlit

A gift from us! A nifty little mini-course to help you pick the perfect name for your #kidlit book.

Library tourism is apparently a thing. We wholeheartedly approve!

✏️ Children's Book Insider has been the most trusted source in #kidlit writing instruction for more than 35 years. Now you can see the power of CBI for yourself, with a three month subscription for just $1! 🤩 writeforkids.online/trial-member...

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers! writeforkids.online/meet-mitty-t...

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Get your checkbooks and library cards ready. Here are my 20 most anticipated YA science fiction, fantasy, and horror for September and October. reactormag.com/most-anticip...

Today, my 21st book publishes.⁠ ⁠ #booksky #grateful #authorlife #whodonut #kidlit

I am so proud to have interviewed these legendary children's authors for Children's Book Insider!

✏️ NEW: Here's the perfect starting point for beginning & still-struggling #kidlit writers. No fluff, just the exact info you need to get started and succeed. Presented by CBI Publisher Laura Backes. Get it now for $30 off the regular price! writeforkids.online/amazing-jour...

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers! writeforkids.online/meet-mitty-t...

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.lpages.co/swinburne-we...

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

Sisters raising funds to publish late mother's children's books to honor her memory www.kezi.com/news/local/s...

The 2025 Independent Publishing Issue www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

✏️ NEW: Here's the perfect starting point for beginning & still-struggling #kidlit writers. No fluff, just the exact info you need to get started and succeed. Presented by CBI Publisher Laura Backes. Get it now for $30 off the regular price! writeforkids.online/amazing-jour...

✏️ Children's Book Insider has been the most trusted source in #kidlit writing instruction for more than 35 years. Now you can see the power of CBI for yourself, with a three month subscription for just $1! 🤩 writeforkids.online/trial-member...

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

The Synopsis Queen Tells All! #kidlit

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

2025 In Memoriam: Children's Book Creators and Publishers Remembered www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

✏️It's a complex world, and young readers deserve more than just puppies and rainbows. In this interview, @violetlemay.bsky.social discusses the Power of Darkness in #Kidlit writeforkids.online/instructor-s...

🥴 Struggling to find the right title for your #kidlit book? Here's our free Mini-Blueprint to help you name like a pro!

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

✏️ Emma Dryden, freelance editor & former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers, reveals the 3 Questions every #kidlit author must answer before sending that manuscript off to a publisher or agent. Very [email protected]‬ writeforkids.lpages.co/dryden-webin...

#kidlit folks, September's Children's Book Insider is now online! ✏️ Interview w/Legends Lois Lowry & Katherine Paterson ✏️ The Power of Theme ✏️ Find Your Audience ✏️ Submission Opportunity: Howland Literary ✏️ Market News, Contests & more Members: Get it here writeforkids.online/childrens-bo...

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✏️ Skylar's got some great tips for aspiring Middle Grade & Young Adult #kidlit writers! writeforkids.online/category/wri...

✏️ Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? Lack the confidence to keep going in your #kidlit writing career? Beacon's here to chase off Humbug, our resident discourager, with 5 reasons you can't be a children's writer... and why *none* of them are true! writeforkids.online/meet-humbug-...

Looking for more engagement on Bluesky? I've compiled tips with t he help of others in the community: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... #BlueSkyTips