Hey, aspiring authors! I know the idea of writing a book can seem like a huge, intimidating task, but trust me, it's totally doable with a bit of guidance and a whole lot of passion. I’ve been in your shoes,…
23Oct
16Oct
Hey there, aspiring children's book authors! I’m here today to chat about one of my favorite topics—writing a children’s book. Whether you’re brimming with ideas or just starting out, I've got you covered. So, grab a cup of coffee (or…
7Jun
Discover the importance of a good title for a picture book and why giving away the ending can diminish the stakes and reader engagement. Learn from an example and get tips on creating compelling titles. Continue Reading What is a…
5May
Whether you publish your book traditionally or publish it yourself, the best thing you can do for your writing career at this point is to hire an editor, copyeditor, and proofreader. But what’s the difference between them? Continue Reading What’s…
19Apr
Discover the importance of a good title for a picture book and why giving away the ending can diminish the stakes and reader engagement. Learn from an example and get tips on creating compelling titles. Continue Reading How to Publish…
28Feb
If you are interested in learning how to write a children's book for any age group up to 18-years-old, you are certainly not alone. Over the last two decades, children’s literature has become one of the most popular genres for…
11Jan
Every year we get all kinds of holiday and Christmas cards ––I bet you get them too––you know the ones with pictures of beautifully perfect families? There isn’t any gum stuck in Susie’s hair and you can hardly see where…
10Jan
When Linda Sue Park won the Newbery for A Single Shard she received the medal, as medalists do, at the annual ALA (American Library Association) conference. Her acceptance speech was so moving that many in the audience ended up sniffling.…
27Nov
Emma Dryden said, "Every writer should be using this tool!"
You know, Emma Dryden! Emma's Founder & Principal of drydenbks and former Vice President, Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, and she was talking about my guide, the #1…
14Jan
In this Facebook group I did a poll in which I asked, “What do you guys think the top two reasons are for not starting (or continuing) writing a children’s book?” Continue Reading Know Your Why | Beat Procrastination
