Jo Whittemore - Novelist

 

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Writing Resources

Here are a few writing resources, both online and in print, that might help you along your path to publication. Good luck!

http://www.angleonwriting.com "This website is designed to offer information to beginning fiction writers." It includes a revision checklist and a worksheet to help with character development.

http://cbcbooks.org "The Children's Book Council, Inc. is the nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books and related materials for children and young adults."

http://www.childrenslit.com "Children's Literature reviewers read and critically review more than 4,000 books annually. We provide thousands of links to author/illustrator sites, publishers, kids, parent and teacher resources, children's literature collections, upcoming events relating to children's literature and much more."

http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com "Children's and young adult literature resources-which include annotated bibliographies, author/illustrator interviews, original articles, as well as information and encouragement for writers."

http://publishersweekly.com The online version of the magazine, plus reviews, bestsellers and more.

http://www.scbwi.com "The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators…is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people."

http://www.underdown.org "Over the years, the site has grown and now includes articles contributed by other people, covering writing, illustrating, marketing, and editing."

http://www.verlakay.com "Verla Kay's website is where Children's Writers & Illustrators gather to share information, help each other, and have fun, while learning the business of writing and illustrating for children."

http://www.write4kids.com "Write4Kids.com is packed with articles, interactive tools and cool freebies...all about the art of writing children's books and submitting them to children's book publishers."

http://www.writersdigest.com The online version of the magazine, plus other writer's tools and resources.

Publications on the fantasy genre:
How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card
The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy by Tom Dullemond
The Fantasy Writer's Companion (The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy) by Tee Morris
The Writers Complete Fantasy Reference: An Indispensable Compendium of Myth and Magic by Writer's Digest Books
Realms of Fantasy (magazine)

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