The Weekly 411 (1/24/20)

© Amy Nielander

Jan. 24, 2020 vol. 4

The Weekly 411 gathers all the links added to Kidlit411 each week. To receive this post by email, sign up for our email updates. Are you on Facebook? Join our Kidlit411 group for conversations & camaraderie. This week's illustration is by Amy Nielander.

AUTHOR & AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHTS

We are excited to feature picture book author Madelyn Rosenberg and her new book, CYCLOPS OF CENTRAL PARK illustrated by  Victoria Tentler-Krylov (Penguin, Feb. 11, 2020). Enter to win a copy.

We are also pleased to feature author-illustrator Amy Nielander and her picture book, GRAMA'S HUG (Page Street Kids, Jan. 28, 2020). Enter to win a copy.

Picture Books

Ten Top Picture Book Writing Tips

For Writers

2 Different Types of Lies Your Character Believes

9 Ways to Spice Up Characters 

Creating Stunning Character Arcs, Pt 1: Can You Structure Characters?

What is a Character Arc?


Plot a Thriller Backwards | How to Plot a Thriller (video)

Writing Multiple Points of View

Submissions: Agents & Editors

How to Choose an Agent Among Competing Offers

For Illustrators

Picture Book Illustration Pricing (re-post)

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