It's August and we're officially kicking off our annual Awesome Openers Writing Contest! A portion of the proceeds is going to benefit...

When you first announce a pregnancy or a new birth, the first question most people ask: “Is it a boy or a girl?” This seemingly innocuous...

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Like many people who write I was first an insatiable reader. This hunger for stories led me to study French literature in college. Right...

While RYS members have many opportunities to get excellent writing advice at a reasonable cost, there’s another path to consider when...

When you start writing children’s books, among the most important things you can learn are elements of craft that can power your story....

I usually write picture books. I’ve taken classes, joined 12x12, and found a critique group. So when I got an idea that felt too big for...

When I began writing for children, I was an eager author. I started with one picture book and then focused on that manuscript far longer...

In this age of Marie Kondo’s book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, I am worried that the pressure to keep your house neat and clean...