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.

Taking Stock

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December 6, 2018

Picture Books: 3 Sides to Great Picture Book Characters

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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

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October 25, 2018

The Process of Novel Writing: Jumping In

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October 18, 2018

The Process of Novel Writing: Planning

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October 11, 2018

Novel Writing FAQ

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October 4, 2018

Break Free from Pretending

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September 27, 2018

A Writer’s Book of Lists

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September 20, 2018

Off the Beaten Path

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September 13, 2018

Reconnecting with a Work in Progress

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September 6, 2018

Don’t Crash on the Rock of Talent

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August 30, 2018

Show Up To Learn

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August 23, 2018