Writing for children and teenagers

A place to chat about all things children's book-y, young adult literature, illustrating for children, and so on. And if anyone can find a more relevant picture to upload than the green alien one, please feel free.
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Normal Topic Chapter 12 need feedback please!
Started By Freckles
3 12
I like it. Melanie seems really wholesome! At 15 I started going ...View
Latest poster: LinsP 1 day ago
Normal Topic First Picture Book, Critique if anyone would like to have a read...
Started By Bunny Brown
7 25
P.S Good luck with the story. I enjoyed reading it and it has a good ...View
Latest poster: JT 3 days ago
Normal Topic Heather Sweet
Started By Sarea
1 53
Only just seen this - I think it's lovely!View
Latest poster: Dolly 6 days ago
Normal Topic My first novel for teenagers :) Advice!!
Started By Julie
0 16
So, this is my first novel that I've been working on over the past ...View
Latest poster: Julie 7 days ago
Normal Topic Crit request - Fantasy YA - Prologue and first chapter
Started By Black Cat
5 55
Really like this - esp the different pov's. I think it works really well! View
Latest poster: Dolly 29 days ago
Normal Topic Amenti Prolouge and First Chapter - Crit Requested
Started By Kate7
2 44
Wow BlackCat O_O thats amazingly useful thank you so much!!View
Latest poster: Kate7 1 month ago
Normal Topic What makes a book for Young Adults rather than Adults?
Started By Stephy
19 305
I don't think you're getting my point. I'm not talking about actual ...View
Latest poster: Elysia 4 months ago
Normal Topic YA Manuscript Critique
Started By MissFletcher
8 284
Hi Sparrow, I read the first chapter of 'On the Other Side of the Track' ...View
Latest poster: Alice 4 months ago
Normal Topic Please help, too much monologue - any advice?
Started By Alice
4 90
Hi Sparrow, there are some great outside the box ideas there - thank you ...View
Latest poster: Alice 4 months ago
Normal Topic MORTIMER CHILTON and I could use some advice
Started By Elle
1 55
Hi Elle, There’s something good here, and I did get a ...View
Latest poster: sparrow 4 months ago
Normal Topic The unstoppable Charlotte
Started By Dexycat
4 81
Hi Dexy Cat, I liked the voice in this, and the first couple ...View
Latest poster: sparrow 4 months ago
Normal Topic On the Other Side of the Track
Started By sparrow
0 14
Hi, This is the second chapter of my book which tells the story of ...View
Latest poster: sparrow 4 months ago
Normal Topic Catherine Cooper shares her success story
Started By Em
11 274
There's a bit more to add onto the end of my story. It was in the ...View
Latest poster: Cadidore 6 months ago
Normal Topic Mischief Chapter 1
Started By JonesyB
8 196
Great fun. You wrote at a lively pace that reflected the speed of the ...View
Latest poster: Elle 7 months ago
Normal Topic The Keeper Friend (revised chapter 1)
Started By Georgia Girl
19 140
You received great advice. Skylark said everything I would have. Good ...View
Latest poster: Elle 7 months ago
Normal Topic Letters from the mice
Started By Dave
4 95
My 4 year old would like this - liked the idea of the mice going ...View
Latest poster: Dolly 8 months ago
Normal Topic Grey Wings Chapter 1 Ver 1.2
Started By Kate7
1 85
Hi - I like this. I'm not sure where it's going, but I'd ...View
Latest poster: Dave 11 months ago
Normal Topic Children's books that inspire
Started By Em
6 153
We didn't have books when we were kids, I think the first book I read was ...View
Latest poster: Slippers 1 year ago
Normal Topic A useful website to keep up with the latest in children's books
Started By Em
1 139
that's cool. thanksView
Latest poster: Pete 1 year ago
Normal Topic WW Children's writing course
Started By Em
0 85
Hello all, I've just started the online children's writing course by the ...View
Latest poster: Em 1 year ago
Normal Topic Chapter 1- No Title yet..sorry
Started By Jessi
5 219
i loved it! i do agree with CDM though. show, dont tell ...View
Latest poster: Pete 1 year ago
Normal Topic WOULD YOU READ THIS BOOK?!?!
Started By CNG
5 237
I like the sound of it. it does sound similar to the twilight series, but ...View
Latest poster: Pete 1 year ago
Normal Topic Egg story
Started By Slippers (aka Slipweed)
8 168
I really enjoyed it too, Slippers, and it is good to see you posting ...View
Latest poster: Em 1 year ago
Normal Topic Contest Alert- Bookshelf Muse offering critiques & mentorship
Started By kd
2 153
Just took a look at the site and it seems to have some useful help and ...View
Latest poster: Em 1 year ago
Normal Topic Goblin Story
Started By Jono
2 113
Thanks.View
Latest poster: Jono 1 year ago