writing for children blog

ICL’s weekly blog article features freelance writer Jan Fields.

With over 100 published books and magazine articles, Jan delivers first-hand knowledge on how to sharpen, submit, and market your writing. Jan’s articles explore inevitable writing struggles and offers tireless strategies and techniques to support you in reaching your writing goals.

Adding Humor for Increased Sales

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February 7, 2019

Beware Bears: Problems to Avoid

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January 31, 2019

Cleaning Up Misconceptions

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January 24, 2019

Success Ahead in Creating Characters

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January 10, 2019

Triple Up for an Electrifying Year Ahead

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January 3, 2019

Preparing for Next Year’s Success

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December 27, 2018

Taking Stock of Your Attitude

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December 20, 2018

The Courage to Go Your Own Way

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December 13, 2018

Taking Stock

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December 6, 2018

Picture Books: 3 Sides to Great Picture Book Characters

Picture books are a character-driven art form. A large part of their success lies in truly memorable picture book characters. So what makes us love your character?

November 29, 2018

Picture Books: Sound Off

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November 22, 2018

Picture Books: First Lines

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November 15, 2018

Picture Book Autopsy

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November 8, 2018

The Unique Challenge of Picture Books

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November 1, 2018

The Process of Novel Writing: Transitions

In novel writing, transitions jump readers ahead in time or place quickly. Here’s how to leave the reality of a scene and skim ahead via a transition.

October 25, 2018

The Process of Novel Writing: Jumping In

Few things are scarier in novel writing than a blank page. Since your rough draft is almost certain to change, the important thing is to begin.

October 18, 2018

The Process of Novel Writing: Planning

Before plotting, comes planning the premise. The premise is the idea that will make this particular novel different and is the kernel from which the plot grows.

October 11, 2018