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Resources for Writers
Melissa is frequently asked about how she got involved in the children’s book writing world.
On this page, you'll find some KidLit groups, challenges, classes, blogs, and mentorship opportunities to consider as you move along in your writing journey. There are many more resources available – these are some that she has turned to regularly.
Melissa's main advice to new writers is always: read, write, revise, and repeat. Keep going! Writing for children and getting published is a long process – stick with it! There are children out in the world who are waiting for your stories.
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
Categories
Paid resources
PAID GROUPS, CLASSES + RESOURCES
Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Highly recommended for all children’s book writers. Check out The Book, an excellent resource for researching all things KidLit including agents, editors, and publishers. SCBWI also runs conferences and webinars, and is divided by geographical region.
Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Highly recommended for all children’s book writers. Check out The Book, an excellent resource for researching all things KidLit including agents, editors, and publishers. SCBWI also runs conferences and webinars, and is divided by geographical region.
FREE KIDLIT RESOURCES
KIDLIT WRITING CHALLENGES + CONTESTS
A FEW FAVORITE WRITING BLOGS
MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
free resources
writing challenges
writing blogs
mentorship opps
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