Writing for Children Site
	Sally Apokedak BellaOnline's Writing for Children Editor

How Long is a Picture Book?
Find out how many pages are in a picture book, and why this should matter to you.

Is a Picture Book the Easiest Book to Write?
Is a picture book the easiest type of book to write for children? Find out what Mark Twain and famous children´s author, Jackie French say about writing short texts.

Major Picture Book Categories
Understanding picture book categories helps you to focus your writing to your target audience and purpose.

Maurice Sendak - Writing Approach
Author/Illustrator, Maurice Sendak gives an insight into his writing approach. Did you know the text alone takes Sendak up to 2 years to write?

Picture Book Formats
A brief guide to innovative picture book formats and styles.

Social Issues Picture Books - The Basics
Explore the basics of writing picture books on social issues. In an increasingly uncertain world, there is a growing market for this genre.