In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books, why they like them, how they use them, and why you might want to check them out.
The discussions centers ways to use of craft writing books and materials when writing KidLit, including tools and approaches for character development, story structure, and effective editing.
Topics covered include:
<ul><li>Editing with a plan</li>
<li>Character development</li>
<li>Emotional storytelling</li>
<li>Respectful diverse representation</li>
<li>Practical writing application</li>
<li>Continuous learning and improvement</li>
<li>Craft books selection and use</li>
</ul>
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: <a href='https://instagram.com/coachingkidlit'>@CoachingKidLit</a>
For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit <a href='https://bookcoachingbysharon.com/'>bookcoachingbysharon.com</a> or follow her on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sharonskinner_author_bookcoach/'>@sharon_skinner_author_bookcoach</a> and Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/SharonSkinner56'>@SharonSkinner56</a>.
For more information about Christy Yaros, visit <a href='https://christyyaros.com/'>christyyaros.com</a> or follow her on <a href='https://instagram.com/christyyaros'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/christyyaros'>Twitter</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/christyyaros'>@ChristyYaros</a>.

In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books, why they like them, how they use them, and why you might want to check them out. The discussions centers ways to use of craft writing books and materials when writing KidLit, including tools and approaches for character development, story structure, and effective editing. Topics covered include: Editing with a plan Character development Emotional storytelling Respectful diverse representation Practical writing application Continuous learning and improvement Craft books selection and use 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.

In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books, why they like them, how they use them, and why you might want to check them out.
The discussions centers ways to use of craft writing books and materials when writing KidLit, including tools and approaches for character development, story structure, and effective editing.
Topics covered include:
<ul><li>Editing with a plan</li>
<li>Character development</li>
<li>Emotional storytelling</li>
<li>Respectful diverse representation</li>
<li>Practical writing application</li>
<li>Continuous learning and improvement</li>
<li>Craft books selection and use</li>
</ul>
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: <a href="https://instagram.com/coachingkidlit" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CoachingKidLit</a>
For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://bookcoachingbysharon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">bookcoachingbysharon.com</a>&nbsp;or follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharonskinner_author_bookcoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@sharon_skinner_author_bookcoach</a>&nbsp;and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/SharonSkinner56" rel="noopener noreferrer">@SharonSkinner56</a>.
For more information about Christy Yaros, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://christyyaros.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">christyyaros.com</a>&nbsp;or follow her on <a href="https://instagram.com/christyyaros" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/christyyaros" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christyyaros" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ChristyYaros</a>.

Episode 27: Writing Craft Book Roundup

A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sharon Skinner.
Talking about the craft of writing children‘s books.

A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS:
Christy Yaros, co-founder of the Coaching KidLit podcast, has stepped away to focus her time and energy on other exciting opportunities. I’m deeply grateful for the insight, heart, and dedication she brought to building this podcast and supporting the KidLit community.
As we move forward, I’ll be continuing the podcast solo—welcoming a range of guests to share their expertise and inspiration for writers creating stories for kids and teens. I’m excited to carry on the mission we started together and to keep supporting you on your KidLit journey.
—Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner is a book coach, editor, and author who helps writers craft stories that connect deeply with readers. With a passion for both story structure and heart, she brings decades of experience to coaching writers across genres and age categories, from picture books to adult. As the host of the Coaching KidLit podcast, Sharon continues its mission to inform, inspire, and support KidLit creators at every stage of the journey.

At Coaching KidLit, we’re committed to inclusion. We believe stories are richer and more resonant when they reflect a wide range of lived experiences. That includes voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, Native and Indigenous peoples, people of color, people with disabilities, neurodivergent creators, and those from diverse cultural, religious, and gender backgrounds.
 We also understand disability through a broad lens, and we align with the social model of disability, which focuses on removing barriers—not "fixing" individuals.
 Bottom line? Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. And we're here to support stories that make that happen.

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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sharon Skinner. Talking about the craft of writing children‘s books. A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS: Christy Yaros, co-founder of the Coaching KidLit podcast, has stepped away to focus her time and energy on other exciting opportunities. I’m deeply grateful for the insight, heart, and dedication she brought to building this podcast and supporting the KidLit community. As we move forward, I’ll be continuing the podcast solo—welcoming a range of guests to share their expertise and inspiration for writers creating stories for kids and teens. I’m excited to carry on the mission we started together and to keep supporting you on your KidLit journey. —Sharon Skinner Sharon Skinner is a book coach, editor, and author who helps writers craft stories that connect deeply with readers. With a passion for both story structure and heart, she brings decades of experience to coaching writers across genres and age categories, from picture books to adult. As the host of the Coaching KidLit podcast, Sharon continues its mission to inform, inspire, and support KidLit creators at every stage of the journey. At Coaching KidLit, we’re committed to inclusion.We believe stories are richer and more resonant when they reflect a wide range of lived experiences. That includes voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, Native and Indigenous peoples, people of color, people with disabilities, neurodivergent creators, and those from diverse cultural, religious, and gender backgrounds. We also understand disability through a broad lens, and we align with the social model of disability, which focuses on removing barriers—not "fixing" individuals. Bottom line? Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. And we're here to support stories that make that happen.

A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sharon Skinner.
Talking about the craft of writing children‘s books.

A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS:
Christy Yaros, co-founder of the Coaching KidLit podcast, has stepped away to focus her time and energy on other exciting opportunities. I’m deeply grateful for the insight, heart, and dedication she brought to building this podcast and supporting the KidLit community.
As we move forward, I’ll be continuing the podcast solo—welcoming a range of guests to share their expertise and inspiration for writers creating stories for kids and teens. I’m excited to carry on the mission we started together and to keep supporting you on your KidLit journey.
—Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner&nbsp;is a book coach, editor, and author who helps writers craft stories that connect deeply with readers. With a passion for both story structure and heart, she brings decades of experience to coaching writers across genres and age categories, from picture books to adult. As the host of the Coaching KidLit podcast, Sharon continues its mission to inform, inspire, and support KidLit creators at every stage of the journey.

At Coaching KidLit, we’re committed to inclusion. We believe stories are richer and more resonant when they reflect a wide range of lived experiences. That includes voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, Native and Indigenous peoples, people of color, people with disabilities, neurodivergent creators, and those from diverse cultural, religious, and gender backgrounds.
&nbsp;We also understand disability through a broad lens, and we align with the social model of disability, which focuses on removing barriers—not "fixing" individuals.
&nbsp;Bottom line? Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. And we're here to support stories that make that happen.

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