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Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.

Books of Wonder Signing!

Just got this notice from the fabulous indie book store, Books of Wonder, at 18 West 18th Street in New York City. Their phone is 212-989-3270. Hope you’ll come by…
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A Word of Writing Advice

I don’t remember where I read this, but someone very smart said, “If you want to be a writer, don’t. If you need to be a writer, do.” Remember that…
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Grammer Pet Peeve

We have all said some version of this: “She wants to have her cake and eat it, too.” This drives me crazy. Why? Because it makes no sense. Of course…
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Maureen Johnson's Brilliant Idea

Don’t miss my offer below! Now back to our regularly scheduled post… Where was I? Oh yes, Maureen’s brilliance. And no, I’m not talking about her books, though they are…
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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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