Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
In my day job as an editor in educational publishing, the formatting of a sample manuscript can determine whether I hire a freelance writer or
Looking to engage your reader and increase the emotional tension in your picture book? Write a purposeful page turn.
As an ELA/SAT tutor and member of multiple kidlit writing groups, I’ve noticed certain words cause more vexation than others. Worry no more! My goal
“I think humor has to work in service of the plot, not the other way around.” – Jerry Mahoney transparency fun fact: Sky Pony Press
By Dana Nuenighoff As writers, we’re always looking for ways to better our craft. No one, no matter how successful, knows everything. One of the
By Paul Czajak Here is a riddle for you. What is harder than obtaining a publishing contract in the children’s book world? Saying no to
A Dash of Trouble is the kind of book that makes you smile as you read. Eleven year old Leo is impetuous, mischievous, curious and
I recently started revising my YA science fiction novel. I have very vivid pictures of each character in my head. When my critique partner read
By Kristine Carlson Asselin I’m thrilled to be at Writers’ Rumpus on the Book Birthday for THE ART OF THE SWAP, and so happy to
For Your Littlest Valentine
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Kim Harrington, a fan of Writers’ Rumpus, is an acclaimed author with Scholastic, Penguin, and Sterling Childrens Books. I interviewed her below.
My first thought after reading an article in the SCBWI Winter 2018 newsletter about accommodations for dyslexic readers was that this significant problem seemed easy
My favorite way to start each day is in my favorite chair with a book, giant mug of coffee, and boxer at my feet (or
By Dana Nuenighoff Unless you are one of the lucky few who have made writing their full time job, you either spend all day at
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