Tag: Kidlit

• Lighthouse Spotlight on Anthony Burt

  

  Join me as I celebrate three things: the release of Anthony Burt’s MG book The Animal Lighthouse, the finish of the SCBWI QLD Lighthouse Residencies, and the general wonder of lighthouses. Ooh – and I made a video!

  Ali Stegert

  May 1, 2022

  Author Interview

  Anthony Burt children's author, Caroline Magerl, Chicken House Books, Guppy Books, Kidlit, May 2022 children's book releases, STEM stories, Sunshine Coast Lighthouse Residency, The Animal Lighthouse

• 4 Tips for Naming Your Characters

  

  Creating memorable characters is tough work, and naming them well is an important step. Here are some tips, hacks, and resources to help.

  Ali Stegert

  May 3, 2019

  For Writers

  alliteration and rhyme, Kidlit, naming characters, naming resources for writers, symbolic character names

• Writing Kidlit Magical Realism

  

  I’m shifting gears, tackling two writing projects at once. The new one is magical realism for middle grade readers. Intrigued?

  Ali Stegert

  October 9, 2017

  For Writers

  Kidlit, magical realism, what is magical realism

• Children’s Books & Happy Memories

  

  Welcome to the quest to create outstanding children’s literature, where mere word-smithery won’t do. Art is the aim.

  Ali Stegert

  March 25, 2015

  For Writers

  enduring classics, Kidlit, The Amber Spyglass, The Secret Garden, Winnie-the-Pooh

• Book Review: Irresistible Kidlit Writing Manual

  

  Last month, I devoted a large chunk of my reading time to one book, a writing craft book called Writing Irresistible Kidlit by editor and former literary agent Mary Kole.

  Ali Stegert

  December 22, 2014

  For Writers, Reviews & Recommendations

  Books about writing, Kidlit, Mary Kole editor, quotes, Writing Irresistible Kidlit