My Annual Writing and Illustrating Retreat
Inspiration! Since 1999, I have left the kids and Jer and have driven off into the tundra to attend Kindling Words. This was the best one yet in terms of…
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Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.
How To Set Up a Blog Tour
Believe it or not, this is my first blog tour! I’m very excited to tell the world about How to Promote Your Children’s Book: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create…
Maurice Sendak ROCKS it!
And Colbert ain’t so bad either… The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor…
Episode #80 – Emma Walton Hamilton
Subscribe for: iPod, iPhone & iTunes / Zune / Android Buy the podcast app! Learn fundamental aspects of writing for children. In this episode you’ll hear a reminder to get…
Should I Have a Facebook Fan Page?
This question was submitted by a reader who asked to remain anonymous, so I’ve given her a fake name. I answered her immediately but I’m changing my answer now after…
SLJ Trailee Award!
All day I’ve been thinking, I need to shout this out to the world, I’m so excited! But then I think…should I save it for the podcast? Then I told…
A Podcast Badge!
I am very excited, and thankful to Darshana Khiani because she asked if I had a button, or badge for my podcast. Well, you can now help spread the gospel…
Mango Mixup
See that cute dog over there? That’s our dog Mango. This story is all his fault. I had no focus yesterday and I felt like a big fat liar after …
How to Focus on Your Work
I interviewed Emma Walton Hamilton yesterday for the podcast and after researching her and seeing the 147 things she’s involved in, asked when was she going to lend me her…
How to Get Taken Seriously
Here is a recent question I got from a reader. Thanks for allowing me to use your question to help others, Patrick! I hope it helps you, too. Hi! You’re…
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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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