You might think that writing a picture book will be easy… but you’d be wrong. Writing picture books for children is a remarkably competitive area. It’s also one of the trickiest forms of writing to get right. Generally speaking, picture books use very few words and have very … [Read more...] about How To Write a Picture Book For Children & Young Readers
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In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…
I met Beth Norling one cold, foggy evening at a CCBA Blue Mountains gathering, where she was being honoured for her contribution to the children's book industry, as an illustrator. Our friendship began in front of the open fire in the vintage lounge room at The Carrington hotel … [Read more...] about In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…
Children’s Publishing: Creative Kids’ Tales
Georgie Donaghey is the founder, editor and author of Creative Kids Tales; a one-stop shop for emerging children's authors and illustrators. It provides an opportunity to create or expand children's authors and illustrators online presence and start building a community of … [Read more...] about Children’s Publishing: Creative Kids’ Tales
Publishing: Children’s books explained
Writing for children is a highly popular area, but also highly competitive. It also comes with some fairly rigid rules that the publishing houses like you to abide by. I am not saying that they won’t break the mould, but a lot of the time they will want you to know who your … [Read more...] about Publishing: Children’s books explained