Writing Resources

These are some of my favourite resources.

Organizations, Societies and Classes

CANSCAIP is the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers.

SCBWI the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is a great resource. They have regional chapters, craft and inspirational webinars and conferences.

12x12 is a challenge that is open (for a fee) every January. They have a goal to write 12 picture book drafts a year. There is a forum, facebook page and supportive community.

Writers’ Rumpus—Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit! contains a list of monthly writing contests, conferences and other events.

Laura Purdie Salas Writing Writing Classes: affordable and in-depth from a published children’s author.

Inspiration & Craft Books

How To Write a Great Story by Caroline Lawrence (for kids, lots of line art)

The Invisible Child: On Reading and Writing Books for Children by Katherine Paterson (out of print)

Story Sparkers : A Creativity Guide for Children's Writers by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey (out of print)

Take Joy: a Writer’s Guide to Loving the Craft by Jane Yolen

Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication by Ann Whitford Paul.

Writing Lessons from the Front series by Angela Hunt.

Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly & Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink by Gail Carson Levine