These are links to valuable resources for those who write (and those who want to write) for children.

  • 24 Carrot Writing.com - Writers Kelly Carey, Francine Puckly, Annie Cronin Romano, and Amanda Smith blog about writing for children, setting goals, learning craft, and keeping it real. 
  • Your local library! Yes. Go! Browse the shelves. Talk to your fabulously informed librarians. They know stuff!
  • SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is an international professional organization for  authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults, and provides conferences, workshops, industry advice and networking opportunities.
  • The Writers' Loft - For workshops, craft chats, and a writing space.  Also visit the Loftings blog.
  • ​Kidlit 411 - A whole website devoted to writing resources.
  • Writing for Kids (While Raising Them) - Author Tara Lazar's website where she also hosts the yearly brainstorming challenge Storystorm. Storystorm runs for the month of January, and registration opens in December.
  • ReFoReMo - Reading for Research month is March and a wonderful way to study mentor texts, discover new picture books and find comp titles.
  • 12x12 - This online challenge to write 12 picture book drafts in 12 months is the brain-child of author Julie Hedlund and comes with loads of opportunities. Registration is in January.
  • Inktober - Hosted by author illustrator, Jake Parker, Inktober is a month long online challenge for illustrators and other creatives.
  • NaNoWriMo - November is National Novel Writing Month. 
  • Josh Funk offers a Guide to Writing Picture Books for beginners.
  • Colby Sharp is a literacy advocate who showcases must-reads on his website.
  • Writer's Digest - For all things industry related.