Writing Advice

Writing for children is a surprisingly competitive business. Whilst it is tempting to just jump in with both feet (and a great idea) I would suggest taking a step back - just to start with - and listening to what the experts have to say. This document is a summary of tips from three top children's editors.

Louise Jordan Children's Editor

Writing for children is a surprisingly competitive business. Whilst it is tempting to just jump in with both feet (and a great idea) I would suggest taking a step back - just to start with - and listening to what the experts have to say. This document is a summary of tips from three top children's editors.

Louise Jordan Children's Editor

There’s something very satisfying about having decided on a title for your book, especially if it’s one with which you are really pleased, but if you can’t think of anything which satisfies you, don’t worry. Give it a working title and get on with writing the book first. The title will be there, somewhere in the text, you just have to recognise it.

Stephanie Baudet Children's Writer and writing tutor

What does it mean to be a lazy writer? The most obvious definition would be one who doesn’t write, but I believe we are all guilty of this from time to time. We can think of plenty of other things which need doing – or there’s always a game of Solitaire.

Stephanie Baudet Children's Writer and writing tutor