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

Networking

How is your net working?   Monthly tweetchat transcript (minus first ten minutes) [View the story “#KidlitPRChat: \”How Is Your Net Working?\”” on Storify]
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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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Podcast Subjects and Writing

I’m on a bit of a stat roll with all these comments and new listeners, thanks to the buzz created by Julie Hedlund over at 12 x 12 in 2012…
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About the Blog

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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