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Caitlin Johnson

Caitlin Johnson

HarperCollins Children’s Books

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Unmasking the Perfect Manuscript: Insider Secrets from Editors (Pre-recorded and hosted by Katie Davis)

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    The Mid-Year Manuscript Check-In: Are You On Track?

    It’s hard to believe we’re already more than halfway through the year! Summer often brings a welcome shift in rhythm—longer days, looser schedules, and (hopefully!) more time to read, write, or reflect. That makes it the perfect moment to check in with your writing goals.… <a class="continue" href="https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/the-mid-year-manuscript-check-in-are-you-on-track/">Continue Reading<span> The Mid-Year Manuscript Check-In: Are You On Track?</span></a>...

    Jul 29, 2025
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    FREE Training for Picture Book Writers: The Picture Book Publishing Roadmap

    The picture book industry is evolving fast — but here’s the good news: debut authors are still landing agents and book deals every day. So… what are they doing right? They’re not chasing trends.They’re not wasting time on advice that doesn’t serve them.They’re focusing on… <a class="continue" href="https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/free-training-for-picture-book-writers-the-picture-book-publishing-roadmap/">Continue Reading<span> FREE Training for Picture Book Writers: The Picture Book Publishing Roadmap</span></a>...

    Jul 22, 2025
  • A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black top and blue jeans, sits smiling on a stack of large, colorful books against a white background.

    How to Build an Author Platform as a Picture Book Writer

    When we think about writing picture books, we usually focus first on craft: developing characters, honing language, creating page-turns, building heart and humor. But once you’ve polished your manuscript and are ready to submit—or publish—it’s important to remember that editors, agents, and readers alike are… <a class="continue" href="https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-to-build-an-author-platform-as-a-picture-book-writer/">Continue Reading<span> How to Build an Author Platform as a Picture Book Writer</span></a>...

    Jul 15, 2025

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