Children's Writing

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Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page - Resources for children's writers.

Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop - Inspirational and instructional writing tips, articles, FAQs, quotes, resources, recommended books, and a directory of children's book authors and illustrators.

Blue Phantom Writer - Free online critique groups for children's writers. The Blue Review Newsletter, with contests.

Children's Book Writing, Illustrating, and Publishing - Whether a first author or established author this ring will gather us altogether to share our ideas and struggles online.

Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers' Submission Guidelines - Focus on manuscript submissions with direct links to hundreds of children's publishers' submission guidelines, how-to information about writing for children, and how authors can get their books published.

Hedgehopping Newsletter - A beginner's guide to writing for children. Articles and archives from the newsletter. No longer being published.

The Horn Book, Inc - Reviews of children's books, articles and interviews of authors and illustrators.

The Institute of Children's Literature - Children's writing course available.

Jan Fields - Learn the Nuts and Bolts of children's writing. Informational columns, checklists, quizzes, and book exceprts.

KidMagWriters.com - A resource for children's magazine writers with editor interviews, illustrator interviews, articles by professional children's writers and an online market directory.

Kiwi Write4Kidz - An organization for adults who like to tell tales to children.

Margot Finke - Monthly column on writing for children, musings and critique service.

Once Upon A Time - A quarterly support magazine for writers and illustrators of children's literature.

Pass It On - An Australian based, weekly newsletter for those involved with or interested in the children’s writing industry. Compiled by Jackie Hosking.

The Purple Crayon - An archive of information for writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers, and others interested in the publishing of children's books.

Smart Writers Journal - Learn the business and craft of writing for children.

Verla Kay's Website - Tips and links for children's writers. Authors talks. KidLit chat.

Write 4 Kids - Tips, message boards and motivational techniques for writing children's books.

Yellapalooza.com - For people who write and illustrate children's books, and for anyone who loves picture books.