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Brain Burps Blog
Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.
Webinar Success!
Last night’s webinar with Deborah Halverson, “Four Fixes for a ‘Flat’ Story” was incredible! Yes, we had some technical difficulties, but considering it was the first one I’ve run, and…
Episode #54 – Safe for Kids: a Supreme Court Decision
Today’s guest is Chris Finan is the president of the American Booksellers for Freedom of Expression. Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Click here to download.…
You Can't Get it ALL Done
I have guilt. I haven’t gotten everything I wanted to get done in the past weeks. But have I done everything I needed to do? Mostly. But I do feel…
Using a Plot Device to Tell a Full Story in 10 MInutes
I always think that short stories are the hardest to write. You have to have a good plot that resolves in very few pages, fully drawn characters, and the pacing…
Translating Rejection Letter Lingo: What to Do About a "Flat" Story
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Translating Rejection Letter Lingo: What to Do About a "Flat" Story
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Episode #53 – Smile, it's Raina Telgemeier!
Raina Telgemeier is the author/illustrator of the fabulous tween graphic novel, Smile and the illustrator of the graphic novel version of The Baby-Sitters Club: Claudia and Mean Janine Subscribe for:…
Christopher Walken and the Three Little Pigs
From 1993, but is too funny and worth a watch! Thanks to GalleyCat for the head’s up!
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Welcome! I'm Katie Davis, a children's book author with a passion for helping writers bring their stories to life. Here you'll find tips, tricks, and tales from my twenty years in publishing.
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