The Trouble with Rhyme
We know without a doubt that children love poetry and picture books that rhyme. So why do publishers say they don’t want rhyme in submissions?
Summer Fresh: Write Something New
Summer offers a chance to write something new and different to keep you active in your writing. Here are summer fresh possibilities for writing for children.
Bonnie Lindauer
Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a DifferenceMay 13, 2022
Emotional Truth in Writing a Picture Book
Establishing an emotional connection is an important element to consider in writing a picture book. Jan Fields share picture books that have nailed emotional truth in their stories.
Trouble Getting Started? Try Picture Book Writing Exercises
In picture book writing, getting started can be the hardest part. Jan Fields shares her go-to writing exercises for getting the writing motor revved up raring to go!
4 Questions About Writing Picture Books
Picture books are probably the most easily identified of all the children’s books. So, let’s answer four burning questions today about writing picture books.
The First 3 Questions About Writing a Children’s Book | IFW
Let’s look at the three most frequently asked questions about writing a children’s book in today’s market with answers from author Jan Fields.
Essential Tips for Writing Children’s Picture Books | IFW
For such tiny books, picture books are complex creations. Today, Jan Fields shares essential tips for writing children’s picture books that delight kids and adults alike!
Recurring Topics: Seasons
Seasonal stories, seasonal poetry and even a bit of seasonal nonfiction can be counted upon to appear in magazines and on publishers’ book lists every year. Jan Fields shares how to make this perennial topics feel new.
Remember the First Day of School?
Every year one event rolls around that is profoundly meaningful for children: the first day of school and these stories can offer a special opportunity for writers.
Bethany Nuckolls
Contest: STEAM Article | 3rd Place
Little Witches Must Go To Bed
September 12, 2020
Jan Fenimore
Dash to the RescueMay 14, 2021
Top 3 Narrative Nonfiction Missteps – Institute for Writers
241: Top 3 Narrative Nonfiction Missteps
April 16, 2021
Teresa Robeson
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the AtomFebruary 19, 2021
Shoba Srinivasan
How Many Lines in a Limerick? Poetic Forms and Literary Terms for Kids of All AgesJanuary 15, 2021
Roseanne McDonald
Diamond Rattle Loves to TattleJanuary 8, 2021
Ashley Bartley
Diamond Rattle Loves to TattleJanuary 2, 2021
Iman Alkhateeb
Journey on a TrainNovember 13, 2020
Patricia E. Poillucci
Skylites Adventures
October 16, 2020
Traditional Plot Structure for Very Short Stories | IFW
Short stories for young children are often under 500 words. That’s why writing picture books and stories for kids looks easy but is actually quite a challenge.