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How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 8d

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.online/how-to-tell-...

An excerpt from the 90 workshop "How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas", presented by Steve Swinburne, author of more than 25+ books.

The 3 Questions You Must Answer Before Submitting Your Manuscript

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 8d

✏️ From @drydenbks.bsky.social, the crucial considerations every #kidlit author needs to take into account before submitting a manuscript to a publisher or agent.

An excerpt from a 2.5 hour workshop presented by Emma Dryden, freelance editor and former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Instructor Spotlight: Natascha Biebow on Editing Your Picture Book to Match Current Trends - Write For Kids

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 9d

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

Kidlit editor Natascha Biebow on how children's book writers can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit current standards.

U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports

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Arlene Schenker @arleneschenker.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, Children's Book Insider. Your excellent courses and monthly magazine have helped me develop my writing skills!

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 10d

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers!

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 11d

U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports

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PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found censorship increasingly routine; Florida,…

Publishing Pros Band Together to Root Out Censorship

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 11d

Publishing Pros Band Together to Root Out Censorship

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Publishing Professionals Against Book Bans, a new resource-sharing community affiliated with Authors Against Book Bans and geared toward industry insiders, will host its first virtual town hall on…

How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 11d

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An excerpt from the 90 workshop

Revise & Self-Edit Your Work - Write For Kids

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 11d

✏️ #Kidlit writers - want to learn the *right* way to revise and edit your own work? Here you go!

Revise your own work? NOT pay someone a fortune for a critique? Do your own edits that make your story strong and ready to submit to publishers and agents? Preposterous! Turn back now! How dare…

Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics | Opinion

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 12d

✏️ New to writing children's books? Mitty has some great tips for beginning #kidlit writers!

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 12d

Don’t Judge Young Readers Who Need a Break From Tough Topics

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Author Ann Braden tackles difficult subject matter in her middle grade books. But she knows the value of an escapist read and wants the children's publishing world to respect and understand the kids…

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 12d

✏️ Emma Dryden, freelance editor & former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers, reveals the 3 Questions every #kidlit author must answer before sending that manuscript off to a publisher or agent. Very [email protected]‬

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The 3 Questions You Must Answer Before Submitting Your Manuscript

An excerpt from a 2.5 hour workshop presented by Emma Dryden, freelance editor and former Publisher of Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Instructor Spotlight: Violet Lemay on the Power of Darkness in Kidlit - Write For Kids

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 12d

✏️It's a complex world, and young readers deserve more than just puppies and rainbows. In this interview, @violetlemay.bsky.social discusses the Power of Darkness in #Kidlit writeforkids.online/instructor-s...

Learn how to confidently incorporate darker, more serious themes in children’s literature, creating emotionally complex narratives that resonate deeply with readers.

Instructor Spotlight: Natascha Biebow on Editing Your Picture Book to Match Current Trends - Write For Kids

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 13d

✏️ Laura interviews award-winning author & editor Natascha Biebow on how #kidlit authors can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit with current trends and publisher preferences.

Kidlit editor Natascha Biebow on how children's book writers can self-edit their picture book manuscripts to assure they fit current standards.

How to Tell if Your Story Idea is Good Enough

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 13d

✏️ Author Stephen Swinburne shares his time-tested technique to determine if your #kidlit story idea is good enough to develop into a book. Simple but very, very wise! writeforkids.lpages.co/swinburne-we...

An excerpt from the 90 workshop "How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas", presented by Steve Swinburne, author of more than 25+ books.

NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 13d

✏️ TONIGHT: Learn the art of choosing the correct Point of View for your story - and learn how to use POV to add impact and connection to your next #kidlit manuscript .

Includes a month of free follow-up coaching from the instructors!

A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 14d

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Now you can see the power of CBI for yourself, with a three month subscription for just $1! 🤩

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Restless Books’ Immigrant New Writing Prize Finds New Underwriter

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 14d

Restless Books’ Immigrant New Writing Prize Finds New Underwriter

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Presented annually by Restless Books, the New Immigrant Writing Prize has found a new sponsor in one of the press’s own board members. Following a loss of $25,000 in federal funding this year,…

NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 15d

✏️ TOMORROW: Learn the art of choosing the correct Point of View for your story - and learn how to use POV to add impact and connection to your next #kidlit manuscript .

Includes a month of free follow-up coaching from the instructors!

A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 15d

✏️ NEW: Here's the perfect starting point for beginning & still-struggling #kidlit writers. No fluff, just the exact info you need to get started and succeed.

Presented by CBI Publisher Laura Backes. Get it now for $30 off the regular price!

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 15d

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 15d

✏️ WEDNESDAY: Learn the art of choosing the correct Point of View for your story - and learn how to use POV to add impact and connection to your next #kidlit manuscript .

Includes a month of free follow-up coaching from the instructors!

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A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

How Grassroots Activists Are Fighting for the Right to Read

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 24d

Home Field Advantage

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These advocates uphold the freedom to read on their local turf.