Writing for children

You're working on a fiction or non-fiction manuscript that's either a picture book, a chapter book, or aimed at Middle Grade readers. If the content of your book is for slightly older readers, click here to browse or Young Adult (YA) advice articles.

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Who’s Out There? Finding Your Audience

Yvonne Coppard

10th September 2014

Edited

24th January 2021

Yvonne Coppard, author and creative writing teacher, shares her advice on writing for children and discusses the importance of knowing your audience.

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12 min read

Interview with Jonny Duddle

Writers & Artists

20th March 2014

Edited

11th August 2022

An interview with illustrator and writer Jonny Duddle, the man behind the new children's editions of the Harry Potter series.

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6 min read

Becoming a Picture Book Author

Pamela Butchart

30th January 2014

Edited

24th January 2021

Pamela Butchart tells us her route to getting published, what it's like being published by two different publishing houses at the same time and why...

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How to Create a Fantastic Picture Book

Emma Blackburn

4th March 2013

Edited

24th January 2021

Emma Blackburn, editorial director for picture books at Bloomsbury Publishing, gives her top tips for getting started on your picture books.

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4 min read

Interview with Debi Gliori

Writers & Artists

26th February 2013

Edited

24th January 2021

Debi Gliori, author of What's the Time, Mr Wolf? talks to us about her illustration style, what inspires her and what advice she has for aspiring...

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6 min read

Interview with Giles Andreae

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

24th January 2021

Even if you’re not familiar with the name of poet, author and illustrator Giles Andreae, you’ll certainly recognise his work. He is the playful...