Institute of Children's Literature

Writer's Links

Links to other useful writers' sites are listed below. Each one was chosen for its worthwhile content and helpful information for writers.

The Purple Crayon is Harold Underdown's children's book editor's site, with articles, links, and other resources, both for writers and others concerned with children's books and the publishing industry. Click here: http://www.underdown.org

The Writer's BBS is a cozy place where you'll meet other writers for writing workshops, conferences, or just to talk to in more than 50 critique and discussion forums. Click here: http://www.writers-bbs.com

Aaron Shepard's Kidwriter Page offers a variety of resources from an award-winning author, including free samples from his book The Business of Writing for Children. Click here: http://www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/index.html

ByLine is a monthly magazine on the craft or business of writing. ByLine has published--and paid for--the first work of hundreds of poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction. Click here: http://www.bylinemag.com

America Writes for Kids is searchable by state and alphabet, with links to more than 100 authors' and playwrights' web pages, plus other useful resources. Book and play reviews are welcome. Click here: http://usawrites4kids.cjb.net

Ask Dr. Fred! Children's science writer Fred Bortz's site is an excellent example of how to create a distinctive on-line identity. "Dr. Fred" clearly enjoys interacting with his readers, their parents, their librarians, and their teachers. Click here: http://www.fredbortz.com

Writers Block is a dynamic Web magazine that provides thought-provoking articles on topics of interest to Canadians in the writing trade. Click here: http://www.writersblock.ca/

Children's Publishers' Submission Guidelines Online - Provides direct links to a comprehensive selection of children's publishers' web sites including direct links to submission guidelines where available. Click here: http://www.signaleader.com/childrens-writers/

e-Writers.Net is devoted to writers and writing related links, with an online bookstore, book reviews, research links, a monthly advice column, message board and interactive story. Click here: http://e-writers.net

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