Busting the Myths About Writing for Children with Penny Reeve

What did you think of this episode?Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book or wondered what it takes to write for younger readers?  Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn Busting the Myths about Writing for Children.My industry expert is…Penny Reeve. Penny is a writer, children’s literature scholar, and speaker. She’s also the award-winning Australian author of more than 25 books for children. Writing as Penny Reeve, Penny Jaye, and Ella Shine, she writes picture books, junior fiction, children’s Bible studies, and young adult fiction. She is an experienced writing teacher and speaker with a particular interest in equipping Christian children’s writers. Busting the Myths About Writing for Children·      Myth #1 – Writing for children is easy.·      Myth #2 – Writing for children isn’t real writing. ·      Myth #3 – Writing for children isn’t as important as writing for adults.Listener giveaway – although Penny has spoken about writing for all ages, if you are considering writing a picture book, Penny is generously offering this episode’s listeners a downloadable Tip Sheet of Picture Book Basics! ·      Penny’s children’s novel Camp Max explores themes of faith, friendship, and generosity for children aged 7 to 10. ·      For more tips and tricks about writing for children, visit Penny’s YouTube channel for her ‘How to be a children’s author’ playlist. Plus, free writing activity videos for children! o   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennyreevethepennydrops o   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyreevethepennydrops/o   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennyReeveauthor ·      Book links for Penny Reeve's three author names: o   https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Reeve/author/B0034NJ9D4 o   https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Jaye/author/B07NCXW6GQ o   https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ella-Shine/author/B08KCTYJYF Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast