Do You Want to Learn to Write for Children?

July 7, 2010 by  
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by Kathy Stemke

As an author, educator, and freelance writer, I write books, poems, and articles. I love to write about, education, dance, children, exercise, antiques, science, and just about everything! Writing in multiple genres, I can tell you that writing for children is the most challenging. There are many guidelines to keep in mind to help your story avoid the editor’s trash pile.

kathy Stemke

Kathy Stemke

Age appropriate story lines with simple vocabulary and sentence structure are essential to success in the children’s market. How do you learn the rules, and tricks? Where can you develop your voice and unique approach to story writing? Sure, you can plod through “how to books,” and receive hundreds of rejection letters, or you can learn quickly with an experienced coach.

OK, I admit I wasted some time myself. That’s why I’m telling you about the Childrens Writer’s Coaching Club (CWCC). Thanks to what I’ve learned in this club, I have an e-book available through Lulu, and two picture books under contract with publishers. I publish a free monthly newsletter titled, Movement and Rhythm on my blog. I’m a contributing editor at the National Writing for Children Center. I’ve sold many articles, and I’ve just joined the staff at DKV Writing 4 U, a writing services company.

I joined Suzanne Lieurance’s club when I first became serious about writing for children. Suzanne has helped me get those book contracts. Her experience, inspiration, advice, lessons, weekly teleclasses, weekly critiques, and marketing tips helped me to develop my writing skills. In fact, everyone that was in the club when I started has been published in either books or articles. All the members share their time and information with each other as well.

What’s amazing about the CWCC is it is only $27 per month. That’s less than a dollar a day! It’s the smartest thing you can do for yourself!

Along with Suzanne’s excellent coaching skills, the CWCC also guides you through creating and maintaining visibility and marketing your work. Classes vary from creating book trailers to writing a winning query letter, and so much more!

Plus, Suzanne has the best and the brightest authors on her staff! They include Margot Finke, Nancy I. Sanders, Pat McCarthy, Renee Gray-Wilburn, Simon Rose, and Margo Dill.

So, if you’re serious about writing for children, sign up today. It’s an investment in your future! Join the Children’s Writers Coaching Club.

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One Response to “Do You Want to Learn to Write for Children?”
  1. Karen Cioffi says:

    I agree, the CWCC is the best bargain around. Learn to write or improve your writing, and move forward to publication and other writing arenas with Suzanne’s coaching and guidance.
    Karen

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