“Having others read what you have written and giving feedback not only makes you a better writer, but you start to understand how a well written story’s voice captures the reader, drawing them into your World of Ink,” --VS Grenier.
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VS Grenier is the Founder & Owner of Stories for Children Publishing, and Editor-in-Chief of Stories for Children Magazine and SFC Newsletter for Writers. She’s also a children’s author and freelance editor for Halo Publishing; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique service.
VS Grenier was voted one of the Top Ten Editors of 2007 and 2008 in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll, won 2nd place for her article, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2007, and won 7th place for her article, “Dinosaur Tracks in My Backyard” in the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll for Best Nonfiction of 2008.
VS Grenier learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature, and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators (SCBWI), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and Musing Our Children. Her works include: Babysitting SugarPaw, the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Volume 1 anthology and over 30 short stories, articles, and crafts for children along with newsletter articles for writers.
“Having others read what you have written and giving feedback not only makes you a better writer, but you start to understand how a well written story’s voice captures the reader, drawing them into your world of ink,” states VS Grenier.
A California girl at heart, she currently lives in Utah with her husband, their two children, and the family’s big fat cat Speed Bump and miniature schnauzer Taz.
Accomplishments
Awards:
Stories for Children Magazine placed in the Top Ten for Best Magazine in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry in the Preditors and Editors Reader Poll 2008 & 2007.
The May 2008 issue won 3rd place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Magazine Cover Art.
The September 2008 issue won 7th place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Magazine Cover Art.
The March 2008 issue won 12th place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Magazine Cover Art.
The Stories for Children Bookstore won 15th place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Online Bookstore.
Founder & Editor VS Grenier won 12th place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Magazine Editor.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief VS Grenier's article, Dinosaur Tracs in My Backyard, won 7th place in the Preditors & Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Nonfiction.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief VS Grenier's story, SugarPaw and the Babysitter, won 15th place in the Preditors & Editor Reader Poll 2008 for Best Mainstream Fiction.
VS Grenier, in the Top Ten as Best Magazine Editor in the 2007 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007.
VS Grenier’s article, Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus, tied for second place in the Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007 for Nonfiction.
Stories for Children Magazine placed in the Top Ten as Best E-zine for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry in the Preditors & and Editors Readers Poll 2007.
Stories for Children Magazine nominated Best E-zine by Muse Peer Awards 2006
Additional Information
Do you have a wonderful story, but need a second pair of eyes to look it over?
VS Grenier will look for grammar, spelling, setting, plot, character development, and so much more. Critiques are designed to help us become better writers. We all need our stories looked at by others who have experience in the writing world.
Testimonials:
"Some time ago, you critiqued my children's picture book text, "Edward the Bear and the Willow Treasures" I am just writing to thank you for those comments and to let you know that the publisher I sent the story to liked the story. They have made some recommendations and have requested a rewrite. . . I am hoping that the publisher would not have taken the time to request a rewrite unless they were seriously considering the story for publication." - Jeff Doherty
"I'm very glad VS Grenier had the time to look at my story. She provided very valuable insights and provoked me to think deeper about my approach. All in all, this story, and any I may write in the future, will be benefited by her expertise. I am pleased and challenged by her feedback and would suggest her critique service to anyone. She's not about boosting your ego. She's about helping you. And that she does well."
-Dave Gregg
"Virginia has a keen eye for narrative flow. She caught some repetitive wordings that none of my other critiquers noticed. With her pointing them out, I was able to vary my phrasing, improving the pace and readability of the entire story." -Karina Fabian
VS Grenier voted one of the Top Ten Editors ~Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2007
Email VS Grenier for more information at storiesforchildren@vsgrenier.com
Contact Information
Stories for Children Publishing, LLC
54 East 490 South
Ivins UT 84738
Work phone:
Fax: 800-670-4416
Contact Author: VS Grenier
Favorite Links
VS Grenier Editor & Children's Author
Stories for Children Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Children's Author website.
Informational links for writers, parent/teacher resource links, SFC Newsletter for Writers, and Critique service.
Stories for Children Magazine
A monthly online magazine for kids ages 3-12.
Did you know the love of reading is often fostered in childhood by an adult armed with a good read aloud story. Stories for Children Magazine was designed to help do just that; by unlocking the child's imagination with fun stories, articles, poems, puzzles and so much more!
Writing for Children and Teens
Welcome to the wonderful world of writing!
This lens was created for children's and teen writers. You will find articles on writing, workshops and newsletters for writers, my author websites, critique services and so much more.
One day, Leodine's uncle, eavesdropping on his parents, will reveal to the young girl that her deceased American father had a black great-grandmother. This news shatters..
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