21. Writing For Children's Magazines By Donna Freedman A guide to writing for children s magazines by Donna Freedman. http://www.underdown.org/magazines.htm

Home page More useful articles Search for more information Purple Crayon Bookstores Writing for Children's Magazines by Donna Freedman (Revised and expanded version of an aricle orginally published in Children's Writer , a publication of the Institute for Children's Literature) Not everyone can write for kids, but everyone should want to: Children's magazines can be a lucrative market. I've been paid as much as $1,000 for a 350-word article. You don't have to have children, or even like them, to do this kind of writing - a childless, kid-hating friend of mine earned $1,100 on just two articles for juvenile magazines. And there are hundreds of freelance opportunities out there, from Sunday-school papers to glitzy, high-tech skateboard 'zines. The market has grown noticeably in recent years. In 1985, the Institute for Children's Literature identified 354 freelance markets. More recently, ICL listed nearly 600 such markets. Writing for kids isn't easy, of course. You have a tiny space in which to pack as much information as you can. You have to write in language they can understand. And you need fabulous ideas that will grab the attention of youngsters who are increasingly distracted by CD-ROM, cable television, and other competing media. Non-fiction: Where the Action Is Although many writers want to create enduring children's fiction, they're a lot more likely to sell a non-fiction piece. Juvenile magazines do publish a fair amount of short stories, but they're generally outnumbered by articles and activities. And an increasing number of magazines focus on non-fiction topics like science, nature and technology. "Where the sales are, where the interest is, is non-fiction," says Susan Tierney, editor of the industry newsletter

22. SmartWriters.com - Writing For Children - Writing Resources -Writing For Kids - SmartWriters.com offers professional writers and illustrators a host of resources,including market lists, interviews, book reviews, publisher contacts, http://www.smartwriters.com/

Welcome! Smart Writers Journal - September 2005 I apologize for the delay in publishing this month's Journal. We've had some technical issues, sick relatives, and a brother in the hurricane zone, plus an influx of business writing work that had to be done right away. I'm still editng the audio interview with Chris Crutcher, but I hope to have that read for downloading in the next few days. Thank you for your patience! - Roxyanne Young In This Issue Writers' Retreats and Conferences by Margot Finke Back-to-School Book Roundup by Roxyanne Young Special Report: Censorship by Roxyanne Young Point-Counterpoint: Censorship Laurie Taylor, A Mother on a Mission Joan Bertin, Taking Up the Fight for the First Amendment From the Teachers on the Frontlines of the Battle Sex Talk Isn't Dangerous by Doug Thompsom Audio Interview with Chris Crutcher, an author whose work is among the most frequently challenged in the nation, speaking on censorship and writing about the darker realities of life - COMING SOON COMING ATTRACTIONS: Banned Books Week: Sept 24 - Oct 1 IRA International Literacy Day, September 8, 2005

23. SmartWriters.com - Writing For Children - Writing Resources -Writing For Kids - SmartWriters.com offers professional writers and illustrators a host of resources,including market lists, interviews, book reviews, publisher contacts, http://www.smartwriters.com/index.2ts

Welcome! Smart Writers Journal - September 2005 I apologize for the delay in publishing this month's Journal. We've had some technical issues, sick relatives, and a brother in the hurricane zone, plus an influx of business writing work that had to be done right away. I'm still editng the audio interview with Chris Crutcher, but I hope to have that read for downloading in the next few days. Thank you for your patience! - Roxyanne Young In This Issue Writers' Retreats and Conferences by Margot Finke Back-to-School Book Roundup by Roxyanne Young Special Report: Censorship by Roxyanne Young Point-Counterpoint: Censorship Laurie Taylor, A Mother on a Mission Joan Bertin, Taking Up the Fight for the First Amendment From the Teachers on the Frontlines of the Battle Sex Talk Isn't Dangerous by Doug Thompsom Audio Interview with Chris Crutcher, an author whose work is among the most frequently challenged in the nation, speaking on censorship and writing about the darker realities of life - COMING SOON COMING ATTRACTIONS: Banned Books Week: Sept 24 - Oct 1 IRA International Literacy Day, September 8, 2005

24. Jill Morris, Author And Publisher - Tips On Writing For Children. Jill Morris, celebrated author and publisher tips on writing for children. http://www.greaterglider.com.au/jill/tips_w4k.html

photograph courtesy Maurice Mahady Hi - welcome to my Tips on Writing for Children I've distilled these tips from a lifetime associated with writing for children and I willingly share them to help others on the writing path. JILL MORRIS You can download this document (in a variety of formats) TIPS ON WRITING FOR CHILDREN by Jill Morris There is a children's writer in all of us. We have all been children and we understand children's joys and concerns. It is hard work. Don't be misled by the simplicity and brevity of much of the best children's literature. Simplicity is hard to achieve. It is often the result of dozens of drafts. Brevity means the author has got rid of thousands of words to achieve the kernel of a story which will entice, intrigue and excite children. Don't be distracted by the rubbish which is published for children. Writers often make this mistake, which I call the 'I can do better than that' syndrome. You have to do the best you can do. This is an extremely competitive and critical field. For children - only the best will do! Don't try to write for all ages at once. Once you have an idea, narrow your focus and decide which age group it will be best for. Make the age group as narrow as you dare. Magically, if a piece of writing works for one age group (say 8-9 year-olds), it may work for everyone.

25. Tips For Writing For Children How to write stories for children some tips! Start a group of writers whoare interested in writing for children. http://www.write101.com/chn.htm

Write101.com Solving your writing problems since 1998! HOME WRITING TIPS ARTICLES ORDER ... CONTACT FREE Weekly Writing Tips Click to subscribe now and get Word of Mouse and Greatest Secrets of Marketing FREE! I LOVED your golfing story. Read every word. You're a wonderful writer. (Peter Bowerman, the Well-Fed Writer Thanks for pitching in to help clarify the English Language for and with us. (Paul, Portland, USA) How to Write Well Do you make these mistakes in your writing? I enjoy your letter and use it in my advanced writing class here in China. (Bugs, Shenzhen, CHINA) Resumes that get results ... Click now! Your remarks regarding the alien contact had me in stitches, figuratively speaking, of course. (Dave Wagner, Sacramento, US)

26. UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN'S GENRES If they seem to understand the basics of the children s writing industry, writing for children and becoming a published children s writer are two http://www.write101.com/chmarket.htm

Write101.com Solving your writing problems since 1998! HOME WRITING TIPS ARTICLES ORDER ... CONTACT FREE Weekly Writing Tips Click to subscribe now and get Word of Mouse and Greatest Secrets of Marketing FREE! I LOVED your golfing story. Read every word. You're a wonderful writer. (Peter Bowerman, the Well-Fed Writer Thanks for pitching in to help clarify the English Language for and with us. (Paul, Portland, USA) How to Write Well Do you make these mistakes in your writing? I enjoy your letter and use it in my advanced writing class here in China. (Bugs, Shenzhen, CHINA) Resumes that get results ... Click now! Your remarks regarding the alien contact had me in stitches, figuratively speaking, of course. (Dave Wagner, Sacramento, US)

27. Internet Resources - Writers Resources - Writing Links & Writers Links For Write Sal Towse maintains a classified directory of links for writers research, markets, writing exercises, writing for children, genre fiction, copyright law, newsletters, journalism, search engines, grammar, and editing. http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/

Internet-Resources.com Writers' Resources on The Web and More One of the 101 Best Websites For Writers (Writer's Digest 2003) HODGE-PODGE Unclassified Multi-faceted Writers On Writing ... Links to Online Submission Guidelines - Agents, Publishers, Markets for Writers Mark Y. Herring - 10 Reasons Why the Internet Is No Substitute for a Library Andy Barnett - Here to stay 2.02: The top ten reasons why the Internet still will not replace the public library 12 Ways Libraries Are Good for the Country Vartan Gregorian - Libraries - "a source of self-renewal, intellectual growth, and hope" Marylaine Block - What is NOT on the Net ... and an added note ... For those who have asked and those who may, this collection of links for writers, researchers and the terminally curious is not, was never intended to be, and will never be the all-inclusive stash of every possible link fitting our slapdash criteria for what belongs here. We select sites with some consideration and thought for usefulness, depth, interest and je ne sais quoi and we try not to offer fifty different links to "manuscript submission." Sometimes we find a really cool site on a subject we already cover and mull over which link to keep and which to set free, sometimes we keep both and add a third. We lean toward linking to cool sites maintained by people we've met in the ether, but don't use a friend's site if there's a better site elsewhere. We don't link to just anybody and seldom link to commercial sites such as "Learn to Write in Five Days" or "We Will Publish Your Book" unless there is some no, make that a lot of free, useful content. We try to stay away from scammers and frauds; if you see links to what you think are questionable sites, drop us a line. We may or may not agree with you. Whether links are here or not is totally based on how we were feeling before our morning cup of espresso.

28. Fiction Articles - Writing For Children Some people think that writing children’s books is an easy option. It isn’t. If you are writing for younger children, books must always be illustrated. http://www.writewords.org.uk/articles/fiction1.asp

Postal payments We now accept membership payments by cheque as well as credit card. Print form here Archive Groups Directory ... Writers' Forum The Random Read Last Words by Christian Drake Site Search New Members Pattacake Sapphire CLAIRE nicetomeetyou Your Experience? Sent your work out? We'd like to hear from any authors who have sent work to publishers or agents. Name names, and tell us: were they helpful? did they ever get back.. what happened? We'll publish our findings on the site. and let us know the truth! Articles Fiction Home Page Writing For Children Useful websites: www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk www.write4kids.com Search for Children's Publishers or Children's Agents in our Directory. Some people think that writing children’s books is an easy option. It isn’t. Here are some simple rules and advice. Have a very clear idea of the age group you’re writing for. Vocabulary, content and length has to be spot on. Avoid sexism, rascism and anything that is going to immiediately stand out as old fashioned. Publishers or agents will spot flaws a mile off. If you’re aiming at young people rather than children, it helps to be aware of the

29. Commitment | Writing For Children writing for children An Interview With Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon. How did you first become interested in writing children s books? http://www.committment.com/yolenx.html

Writing for Children: An Interview With Jane Yolen, author of "Owl Moon." Advertise with Commitment Chatrooms Message Boards Email ... Site Map An interview with acclaimed children's book author Jane Yolen, of Hatfield, Massachusetts, who has written more than 200 books, including "The Devil's Arithmetic" "The Put Dragon trilogy, "Sleeping Ugly" "The Emperor and the Kite" and "Briar Rose." She has also won a Caldecott Honor. She believes what makes a children's story last for generations is "being truthful at the deepest level, touching the mind and heart." How did you first become interested in writing children's books? I was a poet and journalist and by accident fell into the field. When you first began writing children's books, what difficulties and challenges did you face? It took about a year to find a publisher for my first book, but I never looked back. Where do you get your ideas and inspiration for your books? Everywhere. How do you go about creating characters that will appeal to children? Why do you think you are able to do this? I find my inner child, the child I used to be, and write stories for that child.

30. Dragonfly Spirit Seeks original short stories in the children and young adult genres. Limit 2,000 words. Unpublished authors only. Entry fee $7. Deadline September 30. http://dragonflyspirit.com/writing_contest.html

31. Writers Store: Writing For Children How to Write a Children s Book and Get it Published, 3rd Ed. by Barbara Seuling The Children s Writer s Reference by Eric Suben Berthe Amoss http://www.writersstore.com/products.php?categories_id=153

32. The Berkshire Writers Room For writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and scriptwriting in western Massachusetts and beyond. Site features calendar of events, membership application, newsletter and Berkshire Review. http://www.berkshirewritersroom.org/

33. Writing For Children And I can find out what s going on in the children s writing world. Books towatch for in 2005, Jane Yolen, Guide to writing for children. 1991 (orig. http://www.umakrishnaswami.com/writingforkids.html

WRITING FOR CHILDREN Main page Bio Books South Asia Links Writing for Children Fun stuff FAQs Contact Check out Uma's writing classes and manuscript critiques on Writers.com/Writers on the Net Paula Guran offers writers advice about advice If you want to write or illustrate children's books and you're not a member of SCBWI , consider joining SCBWI/New Mexico HandSprings 2005 conference . Uma's session on picture books, including downloadable handout. W riting is a solitary occupation. Yet most of us are social beings in need of affirmation and moral support. This is why many writers find it helpful to belong to discussion groups, critique groups, bulletin boards, and listservs focusing on writing process, markets, and related interests. My real and virtual writing communities offer me circles of friends and colleagues with whom I can share the elation of contracts, publications, and other good writing news, as well as the disappointments that sometimes rear their ugly heads. I can ask questions, gain information, and yes, share gripes. And I can find out what's going on in the children's writing world. Books to watch for in 2005 , from writers and illustrators in my real and virtual writing communities Frequently Asked Questions about writing for the children's market Who's in your writing community?

34. Home This site encourages journal writing for children by providing tips, free downloads, journals for kids, and other journal and creative writing products. http://www.kidzjournal.com/

Bright ideas from a Brilliant Mind Have you ever had an amazing idea pop into your head, only to forget about it later? This pocket sized mini-journal is just right for recording the incredible, earth altering, stunningly brilliant ideas that children have. I’m a Lucky Kid! You know, life’s not really all that bad when you take the time to think about all the great things that you have. Writing in “I’m a Lucky Kid” will help children understand just how blessed they really are. My Book of Dreams Our dreams can really tell us a lot. Problem is, most of us forget crucial details just a few short minutes after waking up. With this handy journal next to the bed, kids can jot down their thoughts, feelings, and impressions before they fade away. Mini-Journal Gift Pack Three great journals. One low price. These three mini-sized journals are perfect for the novice just “getting the feet wet” in the exciting world of journaling. the Ultimate Journal Power Pack With a collection of journals like this, kids almost can’t help but be great journal writers. Wrapped together and ready to go, this set of journals makes the perfect, meaningful gift for any landmark occasion. Journal Builder: Version one After hundred of hours of research, development, and design, we are pleased to offer Journal Builder. If you’ve ever looked for that perfect journal for your child, you know its probably not out there. There are just too many kids with too many tastes to make that all encompassing “perfect” journal. With Journal Builder, you can choose from a selection of flashy color covers, lined filler pages, exclusive journaling activities and even a printable version of our illustrated kids journal

35. Writing For Children Resources for Writers of Children s Books and Young Adult Books. http://manuscriptediting.com/writingforchildren.htm

Writing for Children Updated February 8, 2005 Home Request link exchange Network Sites www.apawriting.com www.book-editing.com www.scifieditor.com www.writingnetwork.com ... Aaron Shepard's Kidwriting Page Writing Children’s Books, Publishing Children’s Books, Writing for Children. The Art of Writing for Children ACHUKA Children's Books UK the chock-full, eyes-peeled, independent children's books site with reviews notices author interviews author database publishing news special features awards and prizewinner announcements advice for parents and teachers"> Agents: Finding an agent for children's literature Articles by a children's book editor Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop Blue Oasis - authors specializing in children's books, articles and poems. Critiques, chat, newsletter, writers' resources. Blue Phantom Critique Group for Children's Writers Free critique group and newsletter for children's writers. BookTrusted - Information about children's books Breaking into Writing for Children Writing children's non-fiction is a faster way to publication. More than a hundred times more non-fiction is found in children's books and magazines.

36. The Writers' Union Of Canada Writers Call on the Senate to Rethink Proposed Amendments to Child PornographyLegislation 2004 writing for children Competition Winner more http://www.writersunion.ca/

search Attention TWUC Members: The Summer Newsletter deadlines of interest, and Summer Reading Programs Canadian Authors to Walk the CBC Line more more The Writers' Union of Canada is Pleased to Announce its 2005 Writing for Children $1500 Prize Winner The Writers' Union of Canada, a national organization of over 1500 trade-book authors, is pleased to announce the winner of its ninth annual Writing for Children Competition. Heather Beaumont of Toronto, Ontario is the recipient of the $1500 prize for her entry Delroy's Present more Writers Support Collective Licensing in Digital Environment more Writers Call on the Senate to Rethink Proposed Amendments to Child Pornography Legislation The Writers' Union of Canada has called on the Senate to hold hearings on proposed amendments to the Criminal Code on child pornography that the writers say will threaten freedom of expression in Canada. The bill, C-2, was passed without fanfare by the House of Commons on June 9. It contains many important protections for children, but also puts the onus on writers to prove both that their writing is for a legitimate purpose related to science, medicine, education or art and that what they have created would not cause undue harm. more Writers Press for More Protections more Winners Announced for Danuta Gleed Literary Award

37. Author Susan Taylor Brown, Official Site. Speaker, Writing Workshops, Children’ Homepage for children s author and motivational speaker Susan Taylor Brown.Includes info about writing for children, school visits, speaking, http://www.susantaylorbrown.com/

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38. Writing For Children Simmons College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies. http://www.simmons.edu/gradstudies/liberal-arts/academics/childrens-literature/w

@import "/c/casgs/00Import/LIB/L4Academics.css"; 300 The Fenway Boston, Massachusetts Site Navigation ( skip navigation CAS Graduate Studies Home Communications Management Program Education Programs ... Dual Degree Programs Liberal Arts Programs Navigation About Liberal Arts Admission and Financial Aid * Academic Programs Career Focus ... Visit In this Section: Academic Programs * Children's Literature Master of Arts in Children's Literature Writing for Children (M.F.A.) Dual Degree in Children's Literature and Education Center for the Study of Children's Literature Institute/Symposium Faculty English ... Request More Info Courses and Curriculum A full course load is three courses per semester. Although the program may be completed in one academic year, including summer study, most students choose to complete the program over three to five semesters in order to explore their interests more thoroughly. Students may take up to five years to complete the degree program. Most courses meet once a week in three-hour seminar. Dual-Degree M.A./M.F.A. or M.A./MAT

39. Writers Bookcase : Writing For Children And Teenagers Books Writers Bookcase sells howto-write books for creative writers, books for writingcrime, romance, fantasy, travel, editing. http://www.writersbookcase.com.au/catalog.asp?CatID=30

40. CM Magazine: CM News Writing For Children Competition The Writer s Union of Canada announces its first. writing for children Competition.$1500 Prize. Final Jury. Janet Lunn; Kevin Major; Tololwa Mollel http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/cm/vol3/no15/news15a.html

CM . . . . Volume III Number 15 . . . . March 28, 1997 CM News The Writer's Union of Canada announces its first Writing for Children Competition $1,500 Prize Final Jury Janet Lunn Kevin Major Tololwa Mollel Eligible Writers Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have not been published in book format and who do not have a contract with a publisher Eligible Entries Fiction or non-fiction for children up to 1500 words, English language Not previously published in any format How to Submit Entries Typed or computer-printed (no faxes or e-mails), double-spaced, numbered, titled, single-sided on 81/2 x 11 paper, not stapled A separate cover letter written in point-form with full name, address, phone number, title of entry, number of pages of entry, and whether submission is fiction or non-fiction Author's name should not appear anywhere on the actual entry A stamped self-addressed envelope must be included for return of o manuscript and results $15 fee per entry, cheque or money order made payable to The Writers' Union of Canada Deadline Post-marked no later than Canada Book Day, April 23, 1997

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