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Children's Book Insider The Children's Writing Monthly. Now in our 37th year helping children's writers. Want to write for kids? Visit us @ http://writeforkids.online

Since 1990, Jon & Laura have been helping regular folks become published children's authors. Now they've expanded their scope to include a complete children's writing community (http://cbiclubhouse.com) and, of course, the famous Children's Book Insider newsletter.

Write in rhyme? You need to check this one out....
28/07/2026

Write in rhyme? You need to check this one out....

Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how to know if you've written a poem or a picture book

✏️ Forget the pessimists. Of course you can become a writer. Here's why "conventional wisdom" is nonsense.
01/07/2026

✏️ Forget the pessimists. Of course you can become a writer. Here's why "conventional wisdom" is nonsense.

Getting discouraged? Read this!

✏️ Check out our library of picture book writing workshops from top authors, editors & agents:
01/07/2026

✏️ Check out our library of picture book writing workshops from top authors, editors & agents:

Picture books are magical – and they’re tremendously fun to create. The true art of picture book writing comes alive in this selection of WriteForKids Sessions. Picture Book Category Overview: Illustrated stories and nonfiction for children ages 2-5 and 4-8. Designed to be read out loud to a chi...

Many things about writing have changed. This, however, is eternal....
22/06/2026

Many things about writing have changed. This, however, is eternal....

Discover simple ways to replace passive writing with active voice, stronger verbs, concrete details, and confident sentences that bring your story to life.

20/06/2026

"earn how to choose the best point of view for your children's book, including first person, third person subjective, and omniscient narration.

Great interview with Natascha Biebow....
20/06/2026

Great interview with Natascha Biebow....

Find out how to craft picture books that tickle the funny bones of today’s young readers.

A crucial workshop for any writer seeking to get published.
19/06/2026

A crucial workshop for any writer seeking to get published.

Master The Missing Ingredient Agents and Editors Always Ask For

Stuck? Here's a a quick two-minute creative reset to get you back on track....
19/06/2026

Stuck? Here's a a quick two-minute creative reset to get you back on track....

Some simple techniques to get your children's manuscript back on track, from the editors of Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly.

Need help revising and editing your manuscript?
19/06/2026

Need help revising and editing your manuscript?

Revision is where children’s books become publishable. Learn how to strengthen your manuscript with practical revision guidance and expert tools.

A very clever approach to getting published....
19/06/2026

A very clever approach to getting published....

Why struggle when you can connect with publishers by pitching to current trends?

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