Jan Fenimore
Dash to the RescueMay 14, 2021
Top 3 Narrative Nonfiction Missteps – Institute for Writers
241: Top 3 Narrative Nonfiction Missteps
April 16, 2021
Teresa Robeson
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the AtomFebruary 19, 2021
Shoba Srinivasan
How Many Lines in a Limerick? Poetic Forms and Literary Terms for Kids of All AgesJanuary 15, 2021
Roseanne McDonald
Diamond Rattle Loves to TattleJanuary 8, 2021
Ashley Bartley
Diamond Rattle Loves to TattleJanuary 2, 2021
Iman Alkhateeb
Journey on a TrainNovember 13, 2020
Patricia E. Poillucci
Skylites Adventures
October 16, 2020
Traditional Plot Structure for Very Short Stories
Short stories for young children are often under 500 words. That’s why writing picture books and stories for kids looks easy but is actually quite a challenge.
Picture Book Biographies
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > One of the most common forms of narrative nonfiction is the biography. Biographies can be found in long form novels, long-form highly illustrated books, chapter books, early readers and picture books. Picture…
The Perils of Picture Books
Facebook Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Writing a publishable picture book is hard. It simply is. The competition is incredible. And your book must do so many things well. It needs to sing. It needs to speak to every reader, whether child or adult.…
Dialogue Bits and Bobs
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > Let’s talk about the mechanics of dialogue, the nuts and bolts of putting it on the page. In order to write good dialogue that communicates clearly with the reader, it’s helpful if…
Let’s Talk About Plot
Many writers struggle with plot. Plot has to mix and blend characters, theme, premise, and more. So, let’s break down the essentials of plot.
Jennifer Coleman
The Texas NutcrackerApril 5, 2019
Adding Humor for Increased Sales
Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter We teach our students how to write and get published! View our Course Catalog > If you flip through your market guide or read writer’s guidelines online, there’s one word you’ll see over and over: humor. Kids love humor, so publishers do too. But for many writers,…
Picture Books: 3 Sides to Great Picture Book Characters
Picture books are a character-driven art form. A large part of their success lies in truly memorable picture book characters. So what makes us love your character?
123: An Interview with Hannah Holt
123: An Interview with Hannah Holt
November 2, 2018
Not All Children’s Books Are Picture Books
Children’s literature covers a vast area. There are picture books, chapter books, novels, graphic novels, and more. Find out which one is a good fit for you!
Learning to Write Short
Whether you’ve tried writing a picture book, poem, or short story, you know that writing short is difficult. Use these tips to learn how to write short.
Picture Books: Sound, Story, and Emotion
Being good at writing picture books means doing three things well: sound, story, and emotion. Here’s why these are essential in your next picture book draft.
