And next week, I plan to share with you my entire lecture plus six handouts that include: Chapter Book Basics, Chapter Book Analysis (where I take apart 3 chapter books and analyze the structure), a list of recommended chapter books to read, Chapter Book Template Outline, A list of problems that characters can deal with in early chapter books, and finally a list of publishers that accept chapter book submissions. But for this week...I've compiled a huge list of resources to get you started on writing chapter books. One you won't want to miss listed at the end is a FREE WEBINAR about Writing Chapter Books and an amazing Chapter Book Course! (Also, did I mention there is a contest where you can win registration to this amazing Chapter Book Course? YEP! You heard me right. So scroll on down and check it out!!!! Blog Posts About Chapter Books Kathy Temean defines chapter books http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/writing-chapter-books/ Mary Kole discusses chapter books http://kidlit.com/2010/10/22/early-reader-chapter-book-market/ Rebecca Talley discusses chapter books http://rebeccatalley.com/blog1/writing-for-kids-chapter-books.html Author Lynne Jonell discusses her path to writing chapter books. http://www.childrensliteraturenetwork.org/magazine/just-launched/tag/jennifer-arena/ Ideas for Writing Chapter Books for Kids http://www.creativejuicesbooks.com/ideas-for-writing-a-book.html Children’s Writer Tina Cho discusses writing Beginning Readers and Chapter Books http://tinamcho.wordpress.com/tag/how-to-write-beginning-readers-and-chapter-books/ Chapter Book Formula http://jeanoram.com/blog/2011/03/01/chapter-book-formula/ Chapter Book Blue Print http://writersrumpus.com/tag/writing-chapter-books/ 6 Things I Learned About Writing Chapter Books http://operationawesome6.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/guest-post-kurtis-scaletta-on.html?m=1 Chapter Book Chat (Blog dedicated just to chapter books) http://chapterbookchat.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/difference-between-chapter-books-middle-grade-redux/ Writing a Series http://writersrumpus.com/2013/11/12/so-you-want-to-write-a-series-guest-post-by-anna-staniszewski/ Creating a Chapter Book Series http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/creating-a-chapter-book-series/ Scholastic Discusses: The World of Kids’ Chapter Books http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/book-selection-tips/world-kids-chapter-books Online Tools Renaissance Learning: Use this site to look up word count of chapter books. http://www.renaissance.com/store/quiz_home.asp?c=1 Craft Book Resources Yes! You Can Learn to Write Beginning Readers and Chapter Books http://www.amazon.com/Learn-Write-Beginning-Readers-Chapter/dp/1478168226 The Writers Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Crafting-Stories-Children-library/dp/1582970521/ref=pd_sim_b_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1JVEMV31ZBCPXNKCE1NN Children’s Writer’s Word Book (This isn’t about chapter books, but it’s a great word resource to use.) http://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Writers-Word-Alijandra-Mogilner/dp/1582974136/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1JVEMV31ZBCPXNKCE1NN Writing Irresistible Kidlit by Mary Kole http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Irresistible-Kidlit-Ultimate-Crafting/dp/1599635763/ref=pd_sim_b_12?ie=UTF8&refRID=1JVEMV31ZBCPXNKCE1NN Challenges/Groups to Join SCBWI Blueboards (for members of SCBWI) There is a specific forum just for chapter books and mg. http://www.scbwi.org/boards Chapter Book Challenge http://chapterbookchallenge.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chapterbookchallenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/chapterbookchallenge/ Chapter Books to Read http://delightfulchildrensbooks.com/2013/06/05/early-chapter-book-series/ https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/chapter-book-series http://www.iusd.org/ea/GradeLevelPages/documents/ChapterBookList.pdf http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2013/05/k-thru-2nd-grade-chapter-book-series.html http://www.amazon.com/b?node=2579000011 http://www.kidsbookseries.com/lists/series.php
Contests! Dr. Mira Reisburg in holding a contest with some amazing prizes!!!! (One prize being a free ride to her Chapter Book Course.) http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/miras-virtual-birthday-party-contest.html Free Webinar: Why Editors Want Chapter Books and How to Write Them Children's book author, Hillary Homzie and Children's Book Instructor and Agent Dr. Mira Reisburg are holding a free webinar on Friday March 21st at 6PM Pacific Daylight Time on “Why Editors Want Chapter Books and How to Write Them.” If you’ve ever been on a CBA webinar, you’ll know that they are lots of fun.Mira will be explaining what exactly a chapter book is, why editors are looking for them, and about their great potential for illustrators. Hillary will be sharing awesome writing techniques, why Hollywood is interested, and then if time allows we’ll be commenting on any ideas for standalone or series books that you post on our page here http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/why-editors-want-chapter-books-and-how-to-write-them-webinar.html So if you’d like to register for our super fun webinar (which we hope that you do) – here’s the link https://wj168.infusionsoft.com/app/page/event-register You won't want to miss this!!!!
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Charlotte Dixon
3/10/2014 07:46:44 am
Wow! Thank you, Mandy, for posting these great resources with more to come. I can't wait for Mira's webinar to learn more about writing chapter books.
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10/27/2016 03:47:14 am
Writing encourages to become more expressive with our feelings. For majority of our time, we inform our friends and loved ones of upcoming journals and published works to stimulate our intellect. I have viewed your blog entries and your best attempt at working on past and present ideas. Keep it up. I must have stumbled on a blank page but I have seen of your ideas. Thank you for your advice and sharing your experiences. Good tip on writing pay too!
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nicole Popel
3/10/2014 10:46:01 am
Wow, wow, wow! A big THANK YOU for all of this info, Mandy!
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3/10/2014 04:15:55 pm
What a fantastic list of links and I look forward to next week. I really want my chapter book to shine and I am sure it will with your help. :)
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3/11/2014 02:45:28 am
This is a great list of resources for chapter book writing! I'm really happy to see the Chapter Book Challenge (ChaBooCha) listed here too! :)
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erer
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5/26/2014 01:20:29 am
Thanks for the links to Writers' Rumpus, Mandy and Mira. I noticed you have a link to the AR Quiz store. Here's a link to a how-to post for using it: http://writersrumpus.com/2013/11/05/how-to-research-kidlit-at-the-ar-quiz-store/
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Mary McClellan
1/9/2015 12:36:37 pm
And now it's January, 2015... This is such a great post. I've just spent HOURS reading info on the links you provided. And...I'll be back for more. What a great resource!
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