Many middle grade and YA authors debate whether or not to include a prologue when beginning their manuscripts. Prologues are sections of story that precede the first chapter, similar to an introduction, but their sequencing in relationship to the following chapter(s) is not necessarily chronological....
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We've been zeroing in on the unique craft elements of beginnings - opening pages, scenes and chapters - in the Children's Book...
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What's the difference between a middle grade novel and a chapter book? The lines can often seem blurry - but the truth...
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You're writing a story with a teenage protagonist but very sophisticated themes and content...
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Shopping for a children’s book author, or author-to be, this holiday season? Here are some ideas to make the gift-giving a bit easier...
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“What I need is someone who will make me do what I can.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Would you like to finish a...
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[caption id="attachment_2708" align="alignleft" width="300"] First completed illustration for Julie Hedlund's "My Love for You is the Sun"[/caption] My friend, fellow writer and editing...
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Before you think I've gone all Pollyanna, let me say that I'm not talking about "content" here...
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I am proud to be a 2013 Picture Book Month Champion! My guest post for the month-long celebration will be featured on...
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Many aspiring children's book authors are confused about the difference between young adult (YA) and middle grade novels. Aren't all teens and...
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