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The Nest


Consistency: The Key to Writing a Children’s Picture Book Series
Find out which elements in your story should be changed (and remain the same).


New Year, New Children's Picture Book? Here’s How To Get Started
Don’t procrastinate! Get started with fresh ideas for the children’s picture book you've always wanted to write. Photo by Tima...


Walk Away From Your Story: The Writer’s Reset
I’m not saying to completely abandon your masterpiece. It's just that you and your story need to spend some time apart — temporarily.


Why the Opening Line in Picture Books is Everything: Plus 3 Ways of Writing it
Your readers are smart. Yet their attention spans won’t keep them still for long. So, your book needs to grab their attention. Fast. . .


Read More Picture Books: The First Step Before Writing One
And when I say “read other picture books,” I mean “analyze numerous picture books and dissect them.”


Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For Writers
Don't worry. You've probably eaten one of these this week to help you get through those tough days of writing without you realizing it.
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