For Successful Fiction, Add Conflict — Twice

Previously in the pages of CBI I have often written about the basic structure for children’s fiction: a character encounters an obstacle or conflict of some kind, and then resolves it through his or her own purposeful action. This makes up the events of the story, or the plot. How the character changes as a […]

Five Ways To Wake Up The Creative Writer In You

Writing an article doesn’t just mean putting down thoughts into words then typing and writing it. You have to capture the interest of your readers and give them a reason to keep reading. You have to get the attention of the reader and have a firm grasp of their interest and pique their curiosity. Here […]

Children’s Book Questions

Ask Laura Have a question about writing or illustrating for kids? Ask Laura Backes, Publisher of Children’s Book Insider. Just e-mail us a question using the link below, and, if it’s selected, you’ll find Laura’s answer posted right here in a few days. Remember, this will be viewable by everyone accessing the page, so don’t […]