- Is this a good starting point for a complete beginner?
- Yes. It assumes no prior writing experience and walks through the basics of writing for children in short lessons. Readers who already write seriously will likely find it too introductory.
- Does it cover picture books, middle grade and YA?
- It leans toward younger formats such as picture books and early readers. Coverage of middle-grade and young adult fiction is brief, so pair it with a genre-specific guide if that is your target.
- Is it a course with a teacher, or just a book?
- It is a book. The self-guided format means you read the lessons and do the exercises on your own, with no instructor, deadlines or feedback.
- How long does it take to work through?
- At 104 pages it can be read in a few sittings, but the exercises are meant to be done one at a time. Most people spread it over several weeks.
- Does it cover publishing and submitting a manuscript?
- It focuses on craft rather than the business side. Expect little on agents, query letters or self-publishing, so research those separately.
- Where is the Writing Kidlit 101: A Self-Guided Course cheapest?
- At Target, for $11.76, 34% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Writing Kidlit 101: A Self-Guided Course?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Walmart, Half Price Books, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble.