http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html The Get on in Writing for Children Blog will keep you up to date with our latest tips and news. en-us Writing for children Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:54:46 GMT Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:54:46 GMT get-on-in-writing.com http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Writing-for-Children Check out this cool blog about Writing for Children by Lily Erlic. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:37:03 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/reading-books-for-kids.html Reading books for kids can be so enchanting and inspiring. Here are some of our favourites. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:58:13 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/creative-writing-tips.html Here are some creative writing tips we’ve tried and tested in an attempt to kick-start the part of our brains that generates the ideas . Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:59:27 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Online-Literary-Auction-for-Japan If your writing needs a kick-start and you'd like to help raise money for the people devastated by the earthquake in Japan visit the online literary auction <a href="http://authorsforjapan.wordpress.com/"><i>Authors for Japan.</i></a> <br> <Br> The auction has been set up by author, <b>Keris Stainton.</b> You can bid for mentoring (from authors including <b>Lisa Clark, Alison Bond</b>); critiques of your work and query letters; to have your name featured in a novel; and for copies of signed books. <br> <br> Bidding opened on 15 March and will close at 8pm on 20 March 2011. <br> <br> Proceeds are going to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. <br> <br> We've got our bids in. Have you? Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:18:29 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Writing-comes-first... OK, I haven’t exactly stuck to the daily writing word count I set myself only a couple of weeks ago. It’s not that I don’t have the time. For once in my life I actually do. I’m sat here waiting for number one baby to arrive, well not imminently. The thing is, I always thought I’d be a proper full-time author by the time that major life-changing event happened but as yet… Still, I have until mid-May. If I can just get my current manuscript finished, sent off to an agent who’ll immediately love it, and find me a great publishing deal then everything will be on track. No harm in being ambitious, right? <a href="http://getoninwriting.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/writing-comes-first/"target="_blank"> Read more.</a> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:02:16 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/childrens-book-reviews.html In this section you can find our children’s book reviews. If you love writing and want to write for children chances are, like us, you’ll love reading books written for young people Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:42:05 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/michelle-magorian-just-henry.html My sister lent me her copy of mystery-thriller Just Henry by Michelle Magorian a few months ago. When I finally got round to reading it I couldn't put it down. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:41:34 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Goal-for-2011-–-Get-on-in-Writing-for-Children The name of our blog and our goal for 2011 are one in the same – Get on in Writing for Children! Now, if I could just get rid of that annoying little man who sits on my shoulder as I type telling me that every word I write is rubbish and every character is bland I’m certain that progress towards that goal would be faster. My target for January was to finish the first draft of the children’s novel I’m writing which I started, oh, about this time last year. So far in 2011 I’ve written 2,000 words. Dismal progress, yes I’m aware of that – and although blame is unattractive – I really hold the man sitting on my shoulder with the whiny voice responsible. The one who tells me I’d be better off focusing on something else that I’d surely be better at. <a href="http://getoninwriting.wordpress.com/2011/01/20/goal-for-2011-get-on-in-writing-for-children/">Read more</a> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:51:47 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Freelance-Writing-Jobs.html Taking freelance writing jobs is a way to make a living while you’re working on your children’s novel. If you love to write and be your own boss then working as a freelance writer could be for you Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:31:33 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Orange-to-stop-award-for-new-writers The Orange award for writers is to cease following an agreement with the Arts Council, according to <i>The Bookseller.</i> Instead Orange is going to launch a book club and a new books website which will highlight 'future' Orange Prize for Fiction contenders, including one new writer a month. <a href="http://www.thebookseller.com/news/130907-orange-replaces-new-writers-award-with-web-promotion.html">Further information</a> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:46:32 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Writers'-and-Artists'-Yearbook-2011 Whether you're just putting the finishing touches to your perfectly honed manuscript or just beginning your first draft make sure you get yourself a copy of <i>Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2011.</i> This is the only book you'll need to find an agent or publisher. Plus it includes lots of useful advice about getting published. You can pick it up from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Artists-Yearbook-2011-Black/dp/1408124939">Amazon</a> for £8.69 or any other book shop worth its salt. If you're watching the pennies make sure to add it to your Christmas list. Here's hoping you won't need the 2012 edition. Good luck. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:02:13 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-for-children-blog.html#Writing-opportunity-for-playwrights The award winning <a href="http://www.pentabus.co.uk">Pentabus Theatre</a> would like to invite playwrights from around the UK to submit a play for their 2012 season: WE ARE HERE They're opening up a slot in their 2012 programme for an undiscovered play. If you have an unproduced play that they might want to programme contact them. The deadline for submissions is <b> 29 October 2010</b> For full WE ARE HERE submission guidelines visit:<a href= "http://www.pentabus.co.uk/index.php/current-programme/we-are-here ">http://www.pentabus.co.uk/index.php/current-programme/we-are-here</a> Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:25:38 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-ideas.html Do you worry about where to find writing ideas? Or perhaps that you’ll run out of them? We used to be concerned about this until we opened our eyes and realised that ideas are all around us Fri, 28 May 2010 15:25:37 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-quotes-2.html There are some excellent books and writing quotes. At times when writing’s hard going we especially love to read the words of Junot Diaz which always gives us that extra boost Fri, 28 May 2010 15:16:15 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Book-Summary.html A book summary is something you’ll need to include when the time comes to send off your beloved work (or some of your beloved work – remember to check the guidelines!) to an Agent. Tue, 25 May 2010 10:45:34 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/literary-agents.html Literary agents have the knowledge, experience and contacts which are so very valuable to writers Mon, 24 May 2010 20:44:50 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-quotes-3.html Writing quotes can be really inspiring. However, we find it pretty easy to get caught up in making plans and general procrastination. When this happens glancing at these Action-focused quotes can help Mon, 17 May 2010 12:58:55 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-quotes-4.html Some of our absolute favourite writing quotes are by authors such as Roald Dahl and Mitch Albom and relate to attitude Fri, 14 May 2010 14:40:21 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-quotes.html I don’t know about you but my sister and I love to collect really good writing quotes. It’s amazing how a few wise words can switch your mood Fri, 14 May 2010 14:35:07 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-a-novel.html Writing a novel for children or otherwise can be hard work especially when you might already be juggling a full-time job and a family but it’s completely possible. Numerous writers have begun this way Tue, 11 May 2010 18:11:34 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Book-Writing-Software.html Book writing software - Should you or shouldn’t you? When deciding whether to invest or not consider the pros and cons Mon, 10 May 2010 19:17:12 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Get-on-in-writing-for-children-site-search.html Welcome to Get on in Writing for Children Site Search Sat, 08 May 2010 16:37:45 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-topics.html There are many writing topics or genres to choose from when deciding to write a novel: horror, fantasy, romance, comedy, thriller, crime, adventure – the list goes on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:14:30 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Writing-Blogs.html There is so much scope for writing blogs because you can blog about almost anything: fashion, sport, cooking, current affairs. You name it, it’s more than likely there’s a blog about it somewhere Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:14:08 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/Privacy-Policy.html This privacy policy outlines frequently asked questions relating to the information we gather at the Get on in Writing for Children and how we use it. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:13:13 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/contact-us.html Please contact Get on in Writing for Children with any questions or messages you might have for us. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:12:17 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/childrens-book-publisher.html My time working for a leading childrens book publisher gave me an insight into the world of editors, designers, publicity, marketing, sales and production staff and about just how much work goes into publishing a book. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:56:38 GMT http://www.get-on-in-writing.com/writing-a-press-release.html Writing a press release is a really useful skill to have as a writer because a press release is a cheap, easy and effective PR tool that will help you to publicise your writing, especially if you're going down a route such as self-publishing. Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:56:38 GMT