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Tag: writing for children

12 Top Tips on Writing for Young Readers

Tuesday, 05 June 2018 by Dawn Jewell
Youth are our future leaders. How are you going to reach, shepherd and help shape their hearts and minds? In today’s digital world, content still matters. Learn the top tips on how to write compelling and engaging materials for young readers. Award-winning author Lawrence Darmani is also an entrepreneurial publisher  and the managing editor of
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A Writer in Wonderland

Wednesday, 14 December 2016 by MAI
By Ivanova Nono Fotso, Cameroon I know a young woman who has many grown-up responsibilities: university studies, work, chores, volunteering and church. Yet unbeknownst to the rest of the world, this young woman has a secret room in her heart. In that room, she revisits the world of a five year-old girl, filled with wonder
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Unique challenges of creating kids’ books

Friday, 12 August 2016 by Dawn Jewell
A lot of people think creating kids’ books is easy. After all, they’re short, right? Not according to Stephanie Rische, senior editor and team manager for children’s books and nonfiction at Tyndale House Publishers. Kids’ books come with unique challenges. Watch this 3-minute video to learn more. Consider the audience. For adult books, the same
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Beware of these blunders in writing for children

Wednesday, 28 May 2014 by Dawn Jewell
Avoid these common misconceptions when writing children’s books. Award-winning children’s author Emily Lim shared these points in her recent MAI webinar, “Writing for Children: Commandments to follow & sins to avoid.” 1. Writing for children is easier than writing for adults. This is very far from the truth. Adults may be willing to stay with
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Interview: Award-winning Children’s Author Emily Lim

Tuesday, 13 May 2014 by Dawn Jewell
Author Emily Lim of Singapore offers insights on her journey as a writer and tips on writing for children in this exclusive interview with MAI. Enjoy this preview of her upcoming MAI webinar on May 20. MAI: Your children’s stories have great characters and story lines. How do you come up with your story ideas?
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You can create culturally relevant children’s curriculum

Wednesday, 28 August 2013 by John Maust
Have you heard of Corrie ten Boom? Hudson Taylor? These are household names in many Christian families. Why? Because someone told their stories. One of the most exciting ways to create culturally relevant children’s curriculum is to use true life experiences and heroes of the national church. Every country is filled with heroes of the
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