Are there any other children's writers here?

by Rachael Pearson
23rd February 2015

Hello,

I'm new to W&A - just joined today. I'd really like to get some feedback on some of my work, but I don't think I fit with everyone else's genres. I've been writing children's picture book stories in rhyme. Can anyone suggest where I can find some like-minded writers? Also, I feel a bit apprehensive about sharing my work here - if it is in a public forum like this, does that affect the chances of it being published in any way?

Thanks,

Rachael

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It's great to see that there are a few of us at least! It's difficult to tell with the shared work, since there doesn't appear to be an option to identify it as being for children.

I have joined the facebook group, Writers Circle, which has been set up by members here to provide a closed/private space for sharing work. It would be good to see some of you there too!

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Rachael Pearson
24/02/2015

I write children's books. I read them too.

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Barbara Thompson
24/02/2015

Hi Rachael, I think you are right to keep looking until you find a group that includes other writers for children - otherwise you end up with daft comments from people who haven't read a children's book for fifty years.

Well, you've found three of us so far...

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