Laura Backes
Laura Backes publishes Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers. For info about writing children's books, free articles, market tips, insider secrets & more, visit http://Write4kids.com. Visit the Write4Kids blog for many more articles by visiting http://write4kids.com/blog
Articles by this Author
meditation for mental and physical well being
- By Laura Backes
- Published Thursday 4th 2009
- Meditation Articles
- Unrated
Meditation is a brainy conduct by which one attempts to get above the conditioned cerebration apperception into a added accompaniment of alleviation and awareness. Brainwork ....
end of season fashion accessories
- By Laura Backes
- Published Sunday 31st 2009
- Fashion Accessories Articles
- Unrated
Another Christmas comes and goes, all the aching affairs gone in a flurry of excitement. And abutting year abundant the aforementioned again. The acceptable account ....
Writing Children's Books: A Crash Course in Submitting a Manuscript
- By Laura Backes
- Published Thursday 14th 2008
- Writing Articles
- Unrated
While the submission process may feel like second nature to experienced writers, it’s easy to forget that newcomers aren’t aware of the specific procedures And since everyone can benefit from a refresher course now and then, here’s a rundown of the steps:
First, collect addresses of appropriate publishers by perusing market guides like Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market , industry newsletters such as Children's Book Insider, and looking through similar books at the store or library
How To Write Great Children's Poetry & Rhyming Stories
- By Laura Backes
- Published Sunday 8th 2008
- Writing Articles
- Unrated
Children love rhyme The rhythm of the text, the way the words bounce off the tongue can be especially appealing to young children who are mastering language and reading


