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

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

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

Welcome to  Debut Diaries—One Year On , where SCBWI-BI members share their highs (hopefully lots of these) and lows (hopefully fewer of thes...

Elizabeth Frattaroli shares her experience of co-hosting the very first Honkference.

 Not all successful illustrators have undergone formal training. Christof Simons offers some tips on self-tutoring.

In our two-part series on neurodiversity, Louise Gooding talks about her world and experience of writing neurodivergent characters. I write...

      Nick Cross  lifts the lid on the conundrums of social media.   Nick Cross is a writer/illustrator who has won both SCBWI Undiscovered...

Robots have been filling out Christmas stockings since Santa made his first ride, so as the festive season draws near lets connect the circ...

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