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
Ciara O’Neal’s elementary teaching resources and fun author interviews
Lynne Marie’s children’s books and phenomenal writing critique services
Kate Messner’s Teachers Write filled with studies and discussions about children’s books
Great 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
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
