“The best advice on writing I’ve ever received is to take it seriously, because to do it well is all-consuming.”
-David Guterson, from Advice to Writers, compiled and edited by Jon Winokur (Vintage Books, 1999)

You’ve probably heard that saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.” I believe the same is true for creating a book. Writers need a community to succeed. We need the work of other writers to provoke and encourage us, we need organizations to unify and educate us, and we need the support of a critique group to develop and hone our craft. I know many of these resources have proven invaluable every step along my journey. Here are just a few of the best (in my honorable opinion.)

3 Things You Must Do If You’re Serious About Writing for Children

The Writer’s Toolkit

Picture Book? Easy Reader? How Do I Know?

Writing Exercises

Links of Interest