Laura Backes
Laura Backes is the publisher of Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. For more information about writing children's books, including free articles, market tips, insider secrets and much more, visit Children's Book Insider's home on the web at <a href="http://write4kids.com" title="http://write4kids.com" target="_blank">http://write4kids.com</a>
Articles by this Author
Writing Tips: Jumpstart Your Career as an Author by Asking "Why?"
- By Laura Backes
- Published Monday 11th 2009
- Writing
- Unrated
When developing a story or article, aspiring authors often hear this writing tip: learn to incorporate the "who," "when," "where," and "how" But what often gets overlooked is the "why
How To Write Great Children's Poetry & Rhyming Stories
- By Laura Backes
- Published Monday 9th 2008
- Writing
- Unrated
Children love rhyme The rhythm of the text, the way the words bounce off the tongue can be especially appealing to young children who are mastering language and reading
Writing Children's Books: No More Excuses!
- By Laura Backes
- Published Friday 8th 2008
- Writing
- Unrated
Rejection is never easy But some authors can't separate themselves from their work, and take rejection letters very personally
Five Reasons Why You Can't Be A Writer (And Why None Of Them Are True)
- By Laura Backes
- Published Tuesday 22nd 2008
- Writing
- Unrated
I have a very clean house I vacuum almost daily, regularly dust my silverware drawer for crumbs, and organize my closets at least three times a year
8 Steps To Writing A Great Children's Book Manuscript
- By Laura Backes
- Published Tuesday 7th 2007
- Writing
- Unrated
Let's face it: some kids just don't like to read Increasingly, parents, teachers, librarians, and editors are looking for books that will appeal to reluctant readers
