For Writers

Writing and Research Links

Stories for Children Publishing, LLC the place where writers enter into the World of Ink! Online workshops, newsletter, editorial & critique services, and much more.

Jacketflap Find information on book publishers and more...

The Purple Crayon A children's book editor's site, with information and so much more...

The MuseItUp Club - one of Writer's Digest 101.. Best Writing Sites.

Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators have lots of helpful information and more...

KidMagWriters.com-children's magazine writers ... is the information center for writers and much more...

Margot Finke - Monthly column Musings this is a great place to go if you need writing guidance.

Three Silly Chicks Readers, Writers, and Reviewers of Funny Books for Kids.

Smartwriters
http://www.smartwriters.com/
Interesting information, articles, links and an annual contest can be found at Smartwriters.

Fangs, Fur & Fey
http://community.livejournal.com/fangs_fur_fey
For writers interested in urban fantasy for YA, this blog is immensely valuable.

Listen to Terry Whalin impart writing and promoting wisdom (and he has tons of it! I've heard him at conferences!) at: http://www.askterrywhalin.com/replay

Free Articles 4 Editors page on Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s website, www.howtodoitfrugally.com

WRITER GAZETTE WEEKLY UPDATE
http://www.writergazette.com

The Poet Sanctuary - Free online poetry community where poets may post their poetry for review. Also offers a free poetry contest and more!
http://www.thepoetsanctuary.net/

New York Public Library's 100 Best Children's Books
http://kids.nypl.org/reading/recommended2.cfm?ListID=60

Writing for Children

Institute of Children’s Literature

Verla Kay's Website

Write 4 Kids