How to Be a Bestselling Author on Amazon
Who doesn’t wonder how to be a bestselling author on Amazon? But Amazon is where the Kindle is sold, and where Kindle books are sold. This month I’m doing a challenge and…
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Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.
Brain Burps About Books Lunch ‘n Learn with Author Katie Davis Session 18
Brain Burps About Books Lunch ‘n Learn with Author Katie DavisIt’s a 30 minute themed Q&A with children’s author Katie Davis. This week on the Lunch ‘n Learn we’ll talk…
As You Wish | How to Publish on Kindle
You have seen (or read) The Princess Bride, right? As you wish, Peeps! It’s what I try to do for you … try to anticipate your wishes. To do what you…
The Awesome SCBWI Poconos 2014 Retreat
The faculty was stellar and I’ve included who was there below because it was a seriously rocking group. The attendees were fantastic, and a special shout out to the organizers,…
R.I.P. Ned Vizzini
Ned Vizzini made me cry twice, the second time was today, when I read that he’d died at the young age of 32. That he was in such pain that…
Why Write Poetry?
Today’s guest poetry poster is Irene Latham, an award-winning author of two volumes of poetry and two novels. She also serves as poetry editor for Birmingham Arts Journal and contributes…
How to Tell a Fib
I “met” Greg Pincus, today’s guest poetry poster, when I came across his Fib poems and loved them. After years, I finally actually met him last summer. In person. For…
How To Write Poetry
I am so happy Douglas Florian could join us as a guest poetry poster! He is an amazing artist, and an hysterically funny poet. Just read on, and you’ll see!…
April Pulley Sayre is No Poet
Today’s guest poetry poster (despite the title) is my talented friend April Pulley Sayre. When I got to the part about what her teacher did to her, I gasped. Here…
Running with Trains
Thank you, Michael J. Rosen, for being today’s guest poetry poster! Here is an interview with Michael and here is the podcast I did with him. In “Running with Trains,”…
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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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