One of the most common questions aspiring children’s writers ask is: How do I know whether my story is a picture book, chapter book, middle grade, or young adult novel? The answer usually begins with the protagonist. In children’s publishing, age categories are closely tied to...
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Children’s literature is constantly changing. The books being published today differ dramatically from those published even twenty years ago. This evolution reflects...
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Many writers dream about seeing the words “bestselling author” attached to their name. But bestseller lists are far more complicated — and...
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One of the most surprising aspects of picture book publishing for many new authors is discovering that they often have little or...
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One of the biggest surprises for debut authors is discovering how slooooooowly traditional publishing moves. Writers often imagine that once a manuscript sells,...
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One of the most persistent myths about publishing is the idea that published authors automatically earn a living from book sales alone. The...
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Aspiring authors are often nervous about the possibility of losing creative control once they enter the publishing world. Will editors change everything? Will...
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One of the most important things a writer can do is deceptively simple: Read. And not just the classics. Writers must consistently read current...
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Publishing professionals often distinguish between books that are “marketable” and books that are “lasting.” The two are not always the same thing. A...
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One of the most fascinating aspects of children’s publishing is that the book buyer is often not the same as the reader....
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