A Crash Course in Submitting a Children's Manuscript by Laura Backes
If you're just starting down the children's book publishing path, you'll need to know exactly how to submit your work to get it published.

Hook Your Readers with Tension by Laura Backes
Without tension, your children's literature is flat. Create a page-turning novel filled with tension by using these fiction writing tips.

How Authors Get Paid by Laura Backes
You're working on your craft, learning how to create a strong novel or intriguing nonfiction book. Great. But as much as you enjoy the writing itself, you'd really love to get paid for it. So what can you expect once you land that first book contract or magazine article?

How to Write a Children's Book in 30 Days or Less by Caterina Christakos
Doubting yourself and your abilities? Learn how to stop your critic before it stops you.

Jumpstart Your Career by Asking "Why" by Laura Backes
When developing a story or article, writers learn to incorporate the who, what, when, where and how. But don't leave out the why.

Stopping Readers in Their Tracks by Laura Backes
As a reader, you've probably read a book that stopped you in your tracks. Learn how to do the same as an author.

Teaching Versus Preaching by Laura Backes
Telling the reader to feel a certain way because you say so is preaching. You can get more accomplished with these subtle messages of teaching.

Tips for Writing A Successful Picture Book by Dawn Lesley Stewart
Invite the reader into your picture book and keep him there with these helpful techniques that show how to write a successful picture book.

What Are Your Chances of Getting Published? by Laura Backes
Will you ever really see your children's book on the shelves? Contributing author Laura Backes breaks the submission and publication process down into real numbers.

What Do Editors Want? by Laura Backes
Do you know what editors want? Really want? You'd be surprised what a Senior Editor at a major publishing house had to say.

Writing Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read by Laura Backes
Incorporate these elements into your manuscript and you'll write a winning children's book every time.