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Writing Resources
Tara Lazar’s awesome books and her STORYSTORM writing idea-creating contest
Susanna Hill’s website with great articles and writing inspiration and contests
Vivian Kirkfield for lovely interviews and the #50PreciousWords Contest
Debbie Ohi’s wonderful books and writing resources for authors and illustrators
Kate Messner’s Teachers Write filled with studies and discussions about children’s books
Writing Courses
with top-notch writers, editors, and agents:
Writing Communities with TONS of Resources
Rhyming resources
Rhymer Primer from SCBWI Blueboards
My favorite way to learn rhyme: The Rhyme and Meter Clinic
by Renee LaTullipe, want to keep learning? Check out Renee’s Peek & Critique (make sure to subscribe)
Josh Funk’s piece on writing in rhyme
Tips for Querying
Tips for Querying from Sylvia Liu
Monster List of Picture Book Agents by Heather Ayris Burnell
Publishing Resources
Harold Underdown gives insight on everything publishing related for children’s writers
Mentorship Resources
Becky Tara Books (also all of her books are amazing if you’re looking to read/buy something awesome)
PBChat Mentorship (Justin also hosts #PBChat every week on Twitter)
Contests
Vivian Kirkfield’s 50 Precious Words
Picture Book Layout Resources
Tara Lazar‘s Picture Book Template
Debbie Ohi’s Picture Book Creation
Professional Critiques
https://www.amandajacksonbooks.com/critiqueservices
https://katiefrawley.wordpress.com/critiques/
https://www.allibrydoncreative.com/services
https://sarahjaneabbotteditorial.com/
the Laceras (authors of Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies) are also available to critique manuscripts on a for-hire basis. Email megan@studiolacera.com for rates and availability.
