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McKelle Anderson

Contest WinnersBy Kelli Panique July 21, 2023 Leave a comment

Contest: Great Outdoor Picture Books | 1st Place
THERE IS NOTHING SCARY HERE
July 21, 2023

Kelly Bakshi

Contest WinnersBy Kelli Panique June 23, 2023 1 Comment

Contest: Great Outdoors Picture Book | 5th Place
When Thomas Cole Painted
June 23, 2023

The Trouble with Rhyme

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique August 3, 2022 Leave a comment

We know without a doubt that children love poetry and picture books that rhyme. So why do publishers say they donâ€™t want rhyme in submissions?

Summer Fresh: Write Something New

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique June 15, 2022 2 Comments

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

Published GradsBy Kelli Panique May 13, 2022 1 Comment

Hannah G. Solomon Dared to Make a Difference
May 13, 2022

Emotional Truth in Writing a Picture Book

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique March 31, 2022 2 Comments

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

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique March 24, 2022 2 Comments

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

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique March 17, 2022 2 Comments

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 Childrenâ€™s Book | IFW

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique March 10, 2022 3 Comments

Let’s look at the three most frequently asked questions about writing a children’s book in todayâ€™s market with answers from author Jan Fields.

Essential Tips for Writing Children’s Picture Books | IFW

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique March 4, 2022 3 Comments

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

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique August 24, 2021 Leave a comment

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?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli Panique August 16, 2021 1 Comment

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.