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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