Browsing Tag

children’s books

Kids Lit
Even A Chewable Board book Must Be Accurate

Research for 181 words? Research and back matter have never been more important. Reviewers and consumers have access to…
March 8, 2024
Kids Lit
Every Single Word

Have you met adults who somehow believe that writing a picture book is EASY because there are so FEW…
July 8, 2023
Kids Lit
Let Me Introduce…First Lines in Children’s Biographies

Not as well known as “Call me Ishmael,” but equally important are these first lines from adult biographies: “On…
January 8, 2023
Kids Lit
Have You Considered Writing Board Books

Board books have extra thick coated pages that small hands can turn and chewing babies can sink their teeth…
December 8, 2021
Bestsellers
Interview with Award-Winning Children’s Author Melissa Henderson

Can you share a little about your recent book? My most recent book for children is Grumpy the Gator.…
July 1, 2021
Kids Lit
What DO librarians want in a picture book?

Is there anything more fun than being in the library Children’s room at story time? I was the lucky…
June 21, 2021
Kids Lit
Know Your Audience

“Many books for children feature children. Your writing will be more natural if you are aware of the rhythms…
January 21, 2021
Mastering Middle Grade
Middle Grade Goes Back to School

Ready or not, September means it is time for heading back to school. As an adult, the phrase “back…
September 16, 2020
Kids Lit
Get a New Perspective! Find a New Twist!

Once in a while, I come across a book so unique and wonderful that I think, “Wow, I sure…
December 21, 2019
Mastering Middle Grade
You Wrote a Middle Grade Book. Now What?

You had an idea. You wrote. You slept. You wrote some more. You edited. You cried. (Just me? Oh.…
October 16, 2019
Mastering Middle Grade
My Fall TBR List

I may ruffle a few feathers here, but my favorite thing about fall is NOT pumpkin spice. My favorite…
September 16, 2019
Bestsellers
Award-Winning Author Interview with Taryn Souders

Can you share a little about your recent book? It’s a mystery titled Remains To Be Seen (to be published…
September 1, 2019
Kids Lit
Crafting Holiday Books that Sell

Christmas comes every year. And so does Easter. And so does Thanksgiving. And so does the Fourth of July.…
March 21, 2019
Child's Craft
What IS a picture book?

We’re story-tellers! So, we often want to tell every scrumptious detail of our stories as we write. But not…
February 21, 2019
Kids Lit
Write Like a Dinosaur to Succeed in Children’s Publishing

Write Like a Dinosaur While doing research for my latest children’s devotional book, “Dinosaur Devotions: 75 Dino Discoveries, Bible…
February 2, 2019
Child's Craft
What IS a Christmas Story?

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Yay! It really is my favorite holiday. It’s all about gratitude, family, friends, food and for…
November 21, 2018
Child's Craft
Readability—a Key Element in Beginning Readers and Early Chapter Books

As I mentioned in my last post, Understanding Early Readers, there are several markets for books for emerging readers.…
June 21, 2018
Child's Craft
Understanding Early Readers

A few weeks ago I started typing a new manuscript. I thought it was going to be a picture…
May 22, 2018
Child's Craft
CATEGORIES OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS PART 1 By Jean Matthew Hall

Book Genres specify the types of literature that share certain common aspects. Genres include mystery, romance, historical fiction,…
September 21, 2017
Uncategorized
Some Pieces of the Picture Book Publishing Puzzle By Shannon Anderson

My dream as a kid was to become an elementary teacher and write books for kids. In high school,…
August 16, 2017
Child's Craft
The E’s of Writing for Children

The E’s of writing for children does not equate with ease of writing for children, but includes elements to…
October 20, 2016