Welcome readers, to a Halloween themed Around the Web. From some literary history, to thoughts on writing horror, to book recommendations, this round-up will hopefully get you in the mood for a spooky weekend. How Penny Dreadfuls Got Kids Reading When you think about the kinds of books you use to teach children to read, you might not immediately think of stories about murderers or gravediggers. But according to Atlas Obscura, such tales—as told in Penny Dreadfuls, pamphlets t

Here are 39 tips for writing a children’s book (kidlit) to help bring your manuscript to market. From tips on how to format a manuscript to kidlit submission tips this roundup covers many of the basics in children’s publishing. Tips for Writing a Children’s Book Preparing to Write 1. Imagine the stories you wish you had read as a child 2. Read comparative books in your chosen genre 3. Research your subjects and keep a list of sources, especially if you intend to write non-fic

Hello dear readers, and welcome back to Around the Web! This week, we’re sharing some thoughts on gendering books, a piece on how reviews can affect authors, a look at the “book blob” cover trend, and an article on Canada being the guest of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair. “Boy Books” and “Girl Books” As the holidays approach, you’re likely to start seeing book recommendation lists for kids, some of which might say certain books are “for boys” or “for girls.” This is needles

Welcome back, readers! This week our web content roundup includes a look at money in romance writing, a story about Kurt Vonnegut’s fascination with a murderer, some thoughts on the YA genre, and a contest for young writers. Money in Romance I’m always interested in discussion about creativity and money, so if you are too, you might enjoy this Book Riot piece that attempts to answer the question, how much can you make writing romance? Kurt Vonnegut and the Cape Cod Cannibal W

Hello, readers! Welcome back to Around the Web. This week, I'm sharing an origami time lapse, a look at the life cycle of creative projects (like novels), a Kickstarter for literary-themed chocolate, and an explanation of publishing's supply chain issues. An Origami Knight I’ve shared book art before, so why not share paper craft as well? Finish artist Juho Könkkölä folded an incredible origami knight from a single sheet of rice paper. You can check out the story and photos o

Welcome back! This week, we're back with some thoughts on writing poetry, some illustration content, and a bit of literary history. The Intimacy of Writing in Verse Aida Salazar recently wrote about the power of writing in verse for Diverse Verse, a site dedicated to diverse poetry and verse novels for young people. If you’ve ever found comfort in writing poems, you might relate to this blog. The Moomins Creator’s Hobbit Illustrations When Tove Jansson, the creator of the Moo