Writing Resources
Nancy I. Sanders: my writing mentor, author of over 80 published books, teaches others how to write
Evelyn Christensen: my writing friend who has an awesome site about writing for the educational market and Writing for Children's Magazines e-zine
Julie Hedlund: started the 12x12 challenge, writing 12 picture book drafts in one year in which I'm a part of
Susanna Hill: children's book author, teaches a wonderful picture book writing class called Making Picture Book Magic
Dr. Mira Reisburg's Picture Book Academy: teaches writing and illustrating for children
Linda Ashman's How to Write Picture Books e-book: A wonderful guide on how to write a picture book + helpful info at her web site
Emma Walton Hamilton: teaches writing classes, author, editor, host of The Children's Book Hub
Pam Calvert's Picture Book University: a free guide to writing picture books on her blog
Katie Davis: children's author, host of Brain Burps about Books podcasts
SCBWI: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, in which I'm a member of
Institute of Children's Literature: They produce the awesome Children's Writer Newsletter and also offer classes
Children's Book Insider: a wealth of information on how to write for children in this membership only club
Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing Children's Books with Harold Underdown: everything you need about writing and getting published
Verla Kay's Chat Board (Blueboards): forum for children's writers
Writing Blogs
Grog Blog: group blog of children's writers (including me!)
Tara Lazar: children's book author, started PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month for Nov), has a great blog
7 Imp: 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast: a blog about books by a Kirkus reviewer
Mirka Muse: a blog by my writing friend, full of wisdom
Laura Sassi Tales: another blog by my writing friend with interesting ways to look at writing
Carrie Finison's Story Patch: another writing blog by my writing buddy
No Water River: a poetry resource blog by Renee LaTulippe
Robin Newman Books: features author interviews and good stuff about the writing life
Lightbulb Books: Hannah Holt's blog, making creative resources for children
Stories a la Mode: Barbara Bockman's blog about books
The Patient Dreamer: blog by writer Diane Tulloch in New Zealand about writing life
By Word of Beth: blog by Beth Stilborn about all things writing
This Kid Reviews Books: blog by 11 year old Erik who gives great book reviews from a kid's perspective
Picture This: Blog by author Rob Sanders on how to write picture books
The Write Routine: writing blog by author Marcie Colleen who is also Picture Book Month's Education Consultant
Miss Marple's Musings: blog by Joanna Marple who writes about writing and interviews picture book illustrators
Picture Books Help Kids Soar: blog by Vivian Kirkfield about picture books and crafts for kids
Up in the Attic Lately: writing and illustrating blog by Dana Carey
Books about Writing
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
Yes! You Can Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career by Nancy I. Sanders
Yes! You Can Write Beginning Readers and Chapter Books by Nancy I. Sanders
Nancy I. Sanders: my writing mentor, author of over 80 published books, teaches others how to write
Evelyn Christensen: my writing friend who has an awesome site about writing for the educational market and Writing for Children's Magazines e-zine
Julie Hedlund: started the 12x12 challenge, writing 12 picture book drafts in one year in which I'm a part of
Susanna Hill: children's book author, teaches a wonderful picture book writing class called Making Picture Book Magic
Dr. Mira Reisburg's Picture Book Academy: teaches writing and illustrating for children
Linda Ashman's How to Write Picture Books e-book: A wonderful guide on how to write a picture book + helpful info at her web site
Emma Walton Hamilton: teaches writing classes, author, editor, host of The Children's Book Hub
Pam Calvert's Picture Book University: a free guide to writing picture books on her blog
Katie Davis: children's author, host of Brain Burps about Books podcasts
SCBWI: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, in which I'm a member of
Institute of Children's Literature: They produce the awesome Children's Writer Newsletter and also offer classes
Children's Book Insider: a wealth of information on how to write for children in this membership only club
Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing Children's Books with Harold Underdown: everything you need about writing and getting published
Verla Kay's Chat Board (Blueboards): forum for children's writers
Writing Blogs
Grog Blog: group blog of children's writers (including me!)
Tara Lazar: children's book author, started PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month for Nov), has a great blog
7 Imp: 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast: a blog about books by a Kirkus reviewer
Mirka Muse: a blog by my writing friend, full of wisdom
Laura Sassi Tales: another blog by my writing friend with interesting ways to look at writing
Carrie Finison's Story Patch: another writing blog by my writing buddy
No Water River: a poetry resource blog by Renee LaTulippe
Robin Newman Books: features author interviews and good stuff about the writing life
Lightbulb Books: Hannah Holt's blog, making creative resources for children
Stories a la Mode: Barbara Bockman's blog about books
The Patient Dreamer: blog by writer Diane Tulloch in New Zealand about writing life
By Word of Beth: blog by Beth Stilborn about all things writing
This Kid Reviews Books: blog by 11 year old Erik who gives great book reviews from a kid's perspective
Picture This: Blog by author Rob Sanders on how to write picture books
The Write Routine: writing blog by author Marcie Colleen who is also Picture Book Month's Education Consultant
Miss Marple's Musings: blog by Joanna Marple who writes about writing and interviews picture book illustrators
Picture Books Help Kids Soar: blog by Vivian Kirkfield about picture books and crafts for kids
Up in the Attic Lately: writing and illustrating blog by Dana Carey
Books about Writing
Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
Yes! You Can Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career by Nancy I. Sanders
Yes! You Can Write Beginning Readers and Chapter Books by Nancy I. Sanders
