Coaching KidLit

Episode 20: KidLit 101 with Guests Cheryl Malone and Victoria J. Coe

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Christy and Sharon talked with Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Malone, co-authors of Writing KidLit 101: A Self-Guided Course.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Backgrounds and journeys of the guests as KidLit writers
  • Importance of reading current children's books as mentor texts
  • Differences between genre vs category in KidLit
  • Craft elements like perspective vs point of view, scenes, character arcs
  • Writing picture books vs novels
  • Collaborating to write "Writing KidLit 101" to help new writers
  • Actionable tips for writing KidLit:
    • Read debut authors
  • Examine older and newer books side-by-side
  • Write a motivational letter to yourself

    • Relevant Links:

    • Writing KidLit 101: A Self-Guided Course book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/writing-kidlit-101-a-self-guided-course-cheryl-lawton-malone/19842091?ean=9798987666548
  • Victoria J. Coe website: https://victoriajcoe.com/
  • Cheryl Malone website: https://www.cheryllawtonmalone.com/
  • Write On Productions website: https://writeonproductions.com/

    • Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @CoachingKidLit

    For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit bookcoachingbysharon.com or follow her on Instagram @sharon_skinner_author_bookcoach and Twitter @SharonSkinner56.

    For more information about Christy Yaros, visit christyyaros.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter @ChristyYaros.

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