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 was a part of
Susanna Hill: children's book author, teaches a wonderful picture book writing class called Making Picture Book Magic
Kidlit411, a writing website chock full of writing information and interviews of authors & illustrators
Linda Ashman's How to Write Picture Books e-book
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
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
Good Story Company: founded by former agent Mary Kole, a place to find writing help
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
No Water River: a poetry resource blog by Renee LaTulippe
The Patient Dreamer: blog by writer Diane Tulloch in New Zealand about writing life
Picture Books Help Kids Soar: blog by Vivian Kirkfield about picture books and crafts for kids
Picture Book Builders: a blog of 8 seasoned authors & illustrators who talk about great writing & illustrating
Writing & Illustrating: a blog by Kathy Temean full of interviews of authors & illustrators & agents
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 was a part of
Susanna Hill: children's book author, teaches a wonderful picture book writing class called Making Picture Book Magic
Kidlit411, a writing website chock full of writing information and interviews of authors & illustrators
Linda Ashman's How to Write Picture Books e-book
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
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
Good Story Company: founded by former agent Mary Kole, a place to find writing help
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
No Water River: a poetry resource blog by Renee LaTulippe
The Patient Dreamer: blog by writer Diane Tulloch in New Zealand about writing life
Picture Books Help Kids Soar: blog by Vivian Kirkfield about picture books and crafts for kids
Picture Book Builders: a blog of 8 seasoned authors & illustrators who talk about great writing & illustrating
Writing & Illustrating: a blog by Kathy Temean full of interviews of authors & illustrators & agents
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
