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Kid-Made Washi Tape Ornament – Inspired by Paris: A Book of Shapes

From Simply Vicki: This project came around when I joined up with the fabulous Melissa of Mama Miss and a... Read more »

Comment | December 10, 2015, 11:42 am

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How to Draw Santa Claus

From Shoo Rayner: Learn to draw Santa in the classic Coca-Cola style pose. Everyone asks about the tools I use... Read more »

1 comment | December 2, 2015, 10:31 am

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Get Ready for Success! Picture Book Idea Month is Almost Here!

Could one month make the difference for your picture book idea? Catherine Bailey shares how participating in Picture Book Idea... Read more »

Comment | September 16, 2015, 10:35 am

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How to Start a Web Series With Your Kids

Learn how start a web series or comic! KidLit TV has all of the tips you need to get started. (Great literacy exercise for kids, too!)   Read more »

Comment | September 11, 2015, 5:00 am

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Why Children’s Authors Shouldn’t Always ‘Kill the Parents’

Writers for young people are often urged to get rid of the parents as a first rule, but Sally Nicholls... Read more »

Comment | September 7, 2015, 5:57 am

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Beyond the Book: ‘The School for Good and Evil’

The author of The School for Good and Evil engages his fans through the book’s companion site, schoolforgoodandevil.com, and a strong social media presence.   Read more »

Comment | September 3, 2015, 8:45 pm

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Create Bookmarks in 5 Easy Steps

Have you ever wondered how to make bookmarks? If so KidLit TV has the perfect article for you that's all about Canva a free, online graphic designer.   Read more »

4 comments | August 13, 2015, 6:00 am

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Featured Member: Michele Blood

Michele Blood, founder of New Jersey Writer, LLC, has always had a passion for helping and delighting her clients. Learn more about her on KidLit TV!   Read more »

1 comment | August 4, 2015, 6:00 am

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How to Draw People on Difficult Angles

Learn to draw with Jazza.

Comment | July 7, 2015, 10:01 am

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What do you Need to Start Drawing?

Do not procrastinate and say, “I haven’t got the right stuff!” Just get on with it :)

Comment | July 2, 2015, 10:23 am

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Episode 96- Supporting Partners

From The Self-Publishing Round Table: Is your spouse or significant other an integral part of your writing career? Do they... Read more »

Comment | June 19, 2015, 4:54 pm

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How to Create Irresistible Picture Book Characters (Plus a Giveaway)

It only takes one thing. Come up with the next Fancy Nancy, Olivia, or Skippyjon Jones. Editors are wading through... Read more »

Comment | June 19, 2015, 6:14 am

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Crafting Fresh Story Ideas Around Common Themes

The ‘Big Story Ideas’ Webinar shares great tips on how to better position your book project (PB to YA) for... Read more »

Comment | June 11, 2015, 5:57 am

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How to Write a Bestseller

You can come up with what you think is a perfect idea for a book, have a great launch, sell... Read more »

Comment | June 2, 2015, 5:00 pm

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Top 10 Ways to be Evil in Children’s Books

When writing for adults, every character, however malevolent, has to have a nuanced motivation behind the choices they make. Only... Read more »

Comment | May 22, 2015, 12:29 pm

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Critiques 4 U!

Enter to win a FREE one page critique. If you’re working on a first page and would like some objective... Read more »

Comment | May 20, 2015, 11:59 am

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A Word with Beth — I Can Really Get INTO This Grammar Problem!

From Beth Stillborn: So, here’s my example. A notice appeared on the school bulletin board: “Whoever ran the gym teacher’s... Read more »

Comment | May 14, 2015, 1:58 pm

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Mac VS PC for Artists – Ready Fight!

Will Terry children’s book illustrator shows you his computer set up for digital painting. You might want to build your... Read more »

Comment | April 25, 2015, 5:32 am

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Writing Like the Literary Classics

From Linda Clare: In my novel-writing classes, I ask students to bring in a novel they’ve read and enjoyed. If... Read more »

Comment | April 16, 2015, 10:50 pm

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Efficient Electricity with LeVar Burton| Reading Rainbow

Explore the amazing technology that surrounds our everyday lives, in this exciting new original series called uTech, presented by Reading... Read more »

Comment | April 14, 2015, 5:35 pm