The Weekly 411 (7/1/16)

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Friday, July 1, 2016, Issue #27

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KIDLIT NEWS

New Literary Agent Alert: Alexandra Weiss of Jennifer De Chiara Literary- Seeks Children's and Middle Grade Fiction

This week we feature the very talented authors, Jodi Moore and Kell Andrews in the Author Spotlight.

Picture Books

Writing Between the Lines

Writing Is Rewriting

Checklist for Picture Books

So You Want to Write a Picture Book?

For Writers

How To Write a Satisfying Ending

Crafting an Effective Plot for Children’s Books

Middle Grade

Middle Grade Writing Advice 

4 Keys to Writing Middle Grade 

Young Adult

Writing for The Young Adult Audience

5 Story Mistakes Even Good Writers Make

Critique Groups

Notes from the Slushpile: Notes from the Critique Group

Finding a Critique Group to Nurture your Fire

For Illustrators

3 Common Mistakes Artists Make in their Portfolios

How to Put Together a Portfolio for Children's Book Illustrations