Tips
Writing
The following discussion threads on Verla Kay’s Children Book Message Board are about quitting or continuing. There’s always a temptation to quit. How can it be overcome? Should it? Click below to view the discussion. There’s no better way to begin a section on writer’s tips.
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Helpful hints, tips, and articles
How to Write a Picture Book an Editor Will Love-Gwendolyn Hooks
Writing for Children 101- Writing Tips from Rick Walton
Advice from a Caterpillar – More than 600 articles on writing.
Picture Books: Plan, Polish, and Publish by Dori Chaconas NEW!
More coming soon!
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Serious about writing, check out these books
2007 Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market Guide
Picture Writing by Anastasia Suen
These two resources are very helpful to picture book writers. I highly recommend them to all aspiring writers. If you are unable to purchase these, just check them out at your local library.
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Your Web
I’ve shown you mine, now show me yours. Oooops! Don’t have one? Why not? A thought roaming your mind right now may be whether or not you need a website. Here are some threads from the Verla Kay message board on the subject and some tips on websites if you choose to begin your own web presence.
When to begin and some how to create a site hints.
When is the appropriate time to begin a website?
I won’t advise you on the right time to create a website, but I will provide a few thoughts on the creation process. I believe making a site from blog software is outstanding. I personally love http://wordpress.com. It’s free and very easy to build a site. They have a great forum for seeking help when you need it. The host I’m using http://www.cwhnetworks.com/. You don’t need a host to have a wordpress blog site. But you can do so much more if you have your own webhost. Just email me if you have any questions on websites. I may not be able to answer your question, but I could point you in the right direction.
Here’s hoping your website is a hit (when and if you create one).
Brian
