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Upcoming Classes
The Writing Barn
Beyond Fact-Flinging: Essential Elements to Elevate your Info Books
January 17-February 21
6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
Online
Links You Might Like
Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Largest professional organization for kidlit with a searchable author/illustrator list
Celebrate Science
Melissa Stewart's fabulous blog focused on teaching about nonfiction kidlit.
Nonfiction Monday
A round up of recent nonfiction.
Kid Lit Frenzy
Alyson Beecher's great reviews and challenges.
Authors by State
Kim Norman's state-by-state listing.
STEMTuesday
Monthly themed lists of middle grade STEM Books, lesson plans, writing craft and author interviews.
For aspiring Kidlit writers I offer manuscript critiques based on the guidelines, fees and structure
I Critique
- Nonfiction picturebooks
- Fiction picturebooks
- Nonfiction chapter books
- Nonfiction middle grade
Format
- Limit submission to 10 full pages (note, for middle grade, this usually means submitting either the proposal or the first chapter).
- For format guidelines, use "From Keyboard to Printed Page" from SCBWI.
You Receive
- A written critique using the SCBWI Gold Form which includes all of the major categories an agent/editor would consider.
- Comments written on the manuscript. This does not usually include extensive line-editing, rather it provides suggestions and examples.
- A 20-minute follow-up Skype or phone conversation.
Fees & Timeline
- Flat fee: $45.00.
- You will receive your critique from 1-3 weeks of submission.