Links of Interest to Writers

Motivation, inspiration, and passion - three important elements of the writing life. Here are some articles to help you spark all three!

• The Institute of Children's Literature:  Ten Tips for Wowing Editors with Your Verse by Jan Fields

• The Guardian:  Making Your Writing the Best It Can Be:  Top Tips from Children's Books Editors

• Books & Such Literary Agency:  Negotiation:  A Primer by Mary Keeley

• Babbles from Scott Eagan:  What Makes Your Character Interesting?

• YA Confidential:  Roundtable:  "Strong" Female Characters

• Writer Unboxed:  A Cautionary Tale: 3 Writing Rules That Can Derail Your Story by Lisa Cron

• Huff Post Parents:  What Classic Kids' Books Are REALLY About. (Photos)

• Real Life, Beautiful Planet:  Seven Virtuous Ways to Avoid Writing Your Novel by Belinda Pollard