Coaching KidLit

The most engaging stories are those that contain emotional truth. So, what is emotional truth? And how can you get it onto the page? Christy and Sharon explore what it means to write emotional truth, and how, when you write from a place that is emotionally true, the reader will truly connect to that, even if you’re writing about something they have not personally experienced.   Follow us on Instag...

“Why?” As book coaches, we like to start with why because the answer is like a mission statement for your book and the engine for doing the work. Why write this story? Why this book? Why are you the person to write this story? Why does it matter? It's an important question, because if you don't know why you're doing something, then it's hard to stick the landing. So, in this episode, we dive into...

In this episode, Christy and Sharon dig into why it’s not enough to say, “I'm writing for kids. That's my target audience.” When it comes to writing for kids, there's a huge range from early literacy through Young Adult. There are a lot of differences between the needs and interests of little ones who are ready for board books and concept books, and those kids and teens who are reading on their ow...

In this episode we address some common questions about writing for kids and share some of the most common pitfalls, including those we have made ourselves, and offer tips on how to avoid them.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @CoachingKidLit For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit bookcoachingbysharon.com . For more information about Christy Yaros, visit christyyaros.com .

Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches  Christy Yaros and Sharon Skinner  talk about what KidLit is and isn't, so our listeners will know what we're talking about when we talk about writing for kids.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @CoachingKidLit For more information about Sharon Skinner, visit bookcoachingbysharon.com . For more information about Christy Yaros, visit christyyaros.com .