http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/-t1.htm Come here to discuss the world of Children's Fiction. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:10:02 GMT 10 http://i83.servimg.com/u/f83/13/53/56/77/mainba10.jpg http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/-t1.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/balancing-morality-in-a-ya-book-t327.htm Wendy Sparrow This is going to sound odd, but where do you personally draw the lines on physical intimacy between characters if they fall in the 18-20 age range and possibly get married. (One of my books is a psuedo fairy tale so ages were younger for marriage... otherwise... it seems weird to have them married so young.) I want to be realistic, but not raunchy. Actually... I don't want to be realistic and maybe that's the problem. I'd never go into details, but it feels silly and unreal to act like there ... The World of Children's Fiction Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:10:02 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/balancing-morality-in-a-ya-book-t327.htm#4446 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/balancing-morality-in-a-ya-book-t327.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/slang-help-t240.htm angela_785 One of the hardest things to get right for Children's/YA is the slang. It has to sound realistic, but at the same time, if it's too trendy it won't last and in a few years sound dated. If you use the slang from when you were a kid, well...all you've done is shout out that YOU ARE AN ADULT TRYING TO WRITE A BOOK FOR KIDS. Some slang/catch phrasing endures over time, and some doesn't. Do you know which is which? If you have a slang term you need help on, post it here. Or, if you need ... The World of Children's Fiction Thu, 21 May 2009 16:18:56 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/slang-help-t240.htm#2861 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/slang-help-t240.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/does-anyone-have-any-good-book-suggestions-t239.htm bjanderson Does anyone have suggestions for a good book to read? Either middle-grade or young adult? Thanks!]]> The World of Children's Fiction Mon, 18 May 2009 20:20:16 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/does-anyone-have-any-good-book-suggestions-t239.htm#2853 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/does-anyone-have-any-good-book-suggestions-t239.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-institute-of-children-s-literature-t231.htm emilycross The Institute of Children's Lit is an organisation which offers alot of advice for children writers.

I know nothing about children's fiction or this institute, but i've seen it mentioned on a number of boards which dealed with Children's lit, so heres the place to discuss your experiences (good and bad) advice etc in regards to the institute.]]> The World of Children's Fiction Wed, 13 May 2009 09:43:33 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-institute-of-children-s-literature-t231.htm#2787 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-institute-of-children-s-literature-t231.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/best-advice-someone-s-given-you-for-writing-for-children-teens-t238.htm angela_785 If you're anything like me, you've read a lot, talked a lot about writing and have gotten your share of advice. If you had to name one or two bits of wisdom that has helped you most, what would they be? For me, the first would be: Write like you think. Yeah, it sounds generic, but I've always struggled with creating compelling characters and getting into their heads. Once I stopped thinking, 'How can I make this character appealing?' and started thinking, 'How can I make this character ... The World of Children's Fiction Fri, 15 May 2009 15:18:07 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/best-advice-someone-s-given-you-for-writing-for-children-teens-t238.htm#2847 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/best-advice-someone-s-given-you-for-writing-for-children-teens-t238.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-name-of-this-book-is-secret-t144.htm ReNu I saw this sub-forum lying vacant and felt so sorry for it I just had to start a new topic. Anyway, I just bought The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch (real name unknown. If you know, PLEASE tell me.) It was in the children's section, but I'd say it is somewhere between MG and YA. I'll just put it under Fantasy and let it rest there. The blurb and first page were so good I just had to buy it. I'm only into a few pages. I didn't like the beginning of the first chapter ... The World of Children's Fiction Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:20:06 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-name-of-this-book-is-secret-t144.htm#1349 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-name-of-this-book-is-secret-t144.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/a-quick-primer-on-childrens-lit-terminology-short-hand-t236.htm angela_785 PB = Picture book A story told equally through pictures and words. Average word counts range from 200-800 words, with 0-1000 words generally being the outside lengths most commonly published. OPB = Older Picture Book A picture book for older ages with a higher WC (word count) 1500 - 2500. Board Books Books with low WC (less than 300) that encompass shapes, alphabet, animals, colors, numbers and other developmental units for young children Easy Readers Quick ... The World of Children's Fiction Thu, 14 May 2009 15:35:24 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/a-quick-primer-on-childrens-lit-terminology-short-hand-t236.htm#2822 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/a-quick-primer-on-childrens-lit-terminology-short-hand-t236.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-hunger-games-t171.htm angela_785
Anyone else read this book yet? What did yeh think?]]> The World of Children's Fiction Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:51:16 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-hunger-games-t171.htm#23 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/the-hunger-games-t171.htm http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/special-links-for-children-s-ya-t153.htm angela_785 Please post any links here that you feel are appropiate. Verla Kay's Website (AKA The Blue Board): http://www.verlakay.com/boards/index.php This is probably the biggest board out there for this genre. If you need info on a publisher, agent or the industry, this is where to find it. They have 'response times' for most agents/houses that do Children's/YA so you'll have a good idea of how long it might take to get back to your submissions. Holly Lisle's website: http://hollylisle.com/fm/ A ... The World of Children's Fiction Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:01:15 GMT http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/special-links-for-children-s-ya-t153.htm#1498 http://thewriterschronicle.forumotion.net/the-world-of-children-s-fiction-f19/special-links-for-children-s-ya-t153.htm