When it comes to writing nonfiction for children, writers need to be picky about their research. Finding reliable primary sources is key.

Nov 26, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Bestselling author and sports writer Mike Lupica promoted his new teen novel Hero at Barnes & Noble in Sarasota, Florida, on Friday, November 19, 2010.

Nov 21, 2010 – Jennifer Huber

Writing a children's book allows you to see the world through the eyes of a child-a great perspective indeed! Check out these children's book writing tips!

Nov 17, 2010 – Krysha Thayer

Not sure what to do with those boxes of unsold children's books? Learn how self-published children's authors can make good use of their overstock books.

Nov 17, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

See how some easy writing guidelines, the right resources, and the latest technology can help you write and publish a children's story and build your brand.

Nov 11, 2010 – Kathleen Pfeiffer

Children who journal while traveling on Amtrak can add their names among Lewis and Clark and the pioneers who kept written records as they crossed America.

Nov 9, 2010 – Ruth Reno

Holiday story writing for kids shouldn't just focus on the holiday. Learn how to write holiday stories for children that will please readers and editors.

Nov 9, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Are you an aspiring children's author looking to make a big break? The annual Cheerios New Author writing contest might be just the ticket.

Nov 8, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Learn the steps to writing effective dialogue for a children's picture book.

Nov 3, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Award-winning young adult novel author Adrian Fogelin advises writers how to take advantage of the growing market for youth-oriented stories.

Oct 31, 2010 – Steve Hulsey

Writing a biography for teens and young adults takes time, patience, and these four important criteria for success.

Oct 27, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Children's fiction is a genre that spans almost all areas of fiction for kids ages 12 to 18. Subgenres within children's fiction target different age groups

Oct 21, 2010 – Renee Miller

Want to start writing for children? Learn which reference books are must-haves for beginning children's writers plus optional writing resources to consider.

Sep 30, 2010 – Susie Yakowicz

Highlighting just one detail of a character in your creative writing will lead to strong, evocative descriptions.

Sep 29, 2010 – Helen Brain

Holly McGhee is a literary agent and the owner of Pippin Properties, a children's literary agency.

Sep 20, 2010 – Brenda Sturgis

Linda Stanek shares some tips for aspiring writers on how to find inspiration via quirky characters and fascinating phenomena when writing for children.

Sep 7, 2010 – Christine Pollock

Kelly Sonnack is an agent at the fabulous Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

Sep 7, 2010 – Brenda Sturgis

Tracey Adams alongside her husband and co-agent Josh Adams owns Adams Literary, a boutique literary agency that represents many award-winning authors.

Aug 30, 2010 – Brenda Sturgis

How to develop characters, conflict, climax, a resolve, and lastly a title with the right words and format to fascinate an editor and captivate a child.

Aug 26, 2010 – Annette Phillips

A few simple rules, can bring characters of children's literature into the lives of astute child readers through the author's door, believably.

Aug 26, 2010 – Kara Smith