For the first of her new Plotting KnowHow series, K. L. Kettle started by taking a quick poll about plotting on Twitter.

In the latest in his series of in-depth interviews with published children ’s authors, Geoff Barker  discusses  the difficulties and t...

Making time for world-building By Fiona McKeracher  I'm about to start writing a new book, an exciting but daunting place to...

In the first of a series of articles on picture book basics, Words & Pictures Illustration editor John Shelley offers some beginner ...

Nick Cross presents his fortnightly selection of must-read blogs.

Natascha Biebow shares tips on how to create  a sparkly and fresh new book that zings ! *******************************************...

In the second part of a series for illustrators starting out in Picture Books , Words & Pictures Illustration Editor John Shelley ...

 Outside the studio, using efficient tools is one of the keys to effective sketching. Bridget Marzo reveals her favourite brush pens ...

In this week's Undiscovered Voices writer interview, we're delighted to introduce Sarah Merrett .

In search of inspiration, Caroline Deacon invites established writers and illustrators to tell us about their creative space. This month ...