As I’ve been digging around on the Internet, here are a few more how-to-write books for children’s authors that look like they address plot in some shape or form. (And they just look like such great books to read!)
Second Sight: An Editor’s Talks on Writing, Revising, and Publishing Books for Children and Young Adults by Cheryl B. Klein
Story Sparkers: A Creativity Guide for Children’s Writers by Marcia Thornton Jones
The Writer’s Guide to Crafting Books for Children by Nancy Lamb
Writing it Right! How Successful Children’s Authors Revise and Sell Their Stories by Sandy Asher
Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly by Gail Carson Levine
I bought your book “Yes I can write children books” and “Show me a story, writing your own picture book” (nancy loewen)
By: nicole snitselaar on January 29, 2013
at 12:13 am
Gail Carson Levine’s book is geared toward children but she shares some wonderful ideas. My 9 year old and I both enjoyed reading it!
By: Cathy Ballou Mealey on January 29, 2013
at 5:23 am
Thanks for letting us know, Cathy. I thought Gail’s book was for people who write for children, but it’s good to know it’s geared more for children who want to write.
By: nancyisanders on January 29, 2013
at 7:03 am
I have “Writing it Right! It’s a great reference book for my writer’s toolbox.
By: Tracy Campbell on January 30, 2013
at 5:17 pm
P.S. Nancy, by the way, this week I read an interview you did with Children’s Writers E-Newsletter back a few years back, and your interview inspired me.
Thanks,
Tracy
By: Tracy Campbell on January 30, 2013
at 5:18 pm
Oh I’m so glad you’re inspired, Tracy!!!! And thanks for letting us know how much you like Writing it Right.
By: nancyisanders on January 30, 2013
at 6:40 pm