Inklings

"Pacing"—the speed at which a story moves from one moment to the next—plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s experience of a picture book. It influences whether a child lingers on a page or turns e...

 Since becoming a children’s book author, I’ve found myself in conversation with many people who have stories to tell but aren’t sure where to begin. My advice is always the same, and it mirrors the g...

Writing for children is fun and rewarding—and more complex than it looks. Many aspiring kid lit writers dive in with enthusiasm, only to get tripped up by common pitfalls. If you're hoping to craft a ...

As writers, we often think about the questions we want to answer for our readers. But just as important are the questions that arise for the reader (or the kid who's listening to a grownup read). Thes...