Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course, Updated in 2022
November 26, 2022Hello, WFCAT fans, The pooch crew has been hard at work on an update of the Crash Course that started it all! Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2022. ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Ack! Apologies for the series article hiatus!
February 18, 2009Hey everyone, So sorry about the series article hiatus. I was swept up in a publicity frenzy over the weekend, and I’m pushing some serious deadlines to get some stuff done for the release! Stay tuned to learn more about the parties ...
<<Continue Reading...>>BEHIND THE BOOK: How to write for a children’s or teen book series – Part V (sample chapters cont’d)
February 14, 2009Yesterday, we talked about how to study writing style. The next thing you’re going to do is examine what happens in the first few chapters of other books in the series so you know what you should cover in ...
<<Continue Reading...>>BEHIND THE BOOK: How to write for a children’s or teen book series – Part IV (sample chapters)
February 13, 2009Yesterday, we talked about cover letters, outlines, and synopses. Today we’re getting to one of the most important parts of a proposal. THE SAMPLE CHAPTERS. Here’s where you’re going to prove your worth. And for series writing, it’s ...
<<Continue Reading...>>BEHIND THE BOOK: How to write for a children’s or teen book series – Part III (elements of a proposal)
February 12, 2009Yesterday, we discussed what to look for when researching a children’s or teen book series. Now we’re going to talk about developing your idea for the next book into a pitchable concept. Let’s break down what you’ll be putting ...
<<Continue Reading...>>BEHIND THE BOOK: How to write for a children’s or teen book series – Part II (a study checklist)
February 11, 2009Yesterday, we covered how to find children’s and teen book series that you can write for. Now I’m going to assume that you have some good idea of whom you will try to approach. You’ve verified the publisher or ...
<<Continue Reading...>>BEHIND THE BOOK: How to write for a children’s or teen book series (Part I)
February 10, 2009Are you curious about how authors get in on multi-author series books like S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seas? Do you want to understand what skill set and experience is required to write for any established series? Would you like to know how ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Don’t ask, and I shall receive? And a new article series for my launch …
February 10, 2009My book S.A.S.S. The Great Call of China is coming out in 10 days … And recently, a fellow writer friend of mine decided to celebrate! Her name is Tara Lazar and she posted this on The Blue ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Authors on the Verge: Meet Cynthea Liu, middle grade and YA novelist
February 5, 2009Well, I debated if I should interview myself for my own column (I mean–have Snoop do it!! Woah, where did that come from?!) And I decided I probably do owe everyone a little bit more about myself here on ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Q: Many publishers have multiple editors in charge of acquisition. Which one do I contact?
January 31, 2009Q: I’ve written a picture book and I’m perusing the CWIM. Many publishers have multiple editors or people in charge of Acquisition. How do I know whom to contact? A: Great question. Read my article on submitting to editors here. It details ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Q: Should I email my submissions?
January 31, 2009Q: A book I’ve reads says so many times that it is inadvisable to email publishers as they simply won’t respond. But some publishers say they are open to email submissions. Is it still ok to do so? A: If the ...
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