How Clean is Your Manuscript?
Before you think I've gone all Pollyanna, let me say that I'm not talking about "content" here...
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Presenting Your Work
Does the idea of reading your work in front of an audience terrify you? We’ve been discussing the subject of presenting your work on the Children’s Book Hub this month, and if you answered yes to the above question, you’re not alone. Many writers are drawn...
Read MoreRed Flags
With all the new publishing options available in our digital world, how can we verify the quality of an agent, editor or publisher? Unfortunately, the publishing industry is no different than any other. There are plenty of individuals and companies that engage in unethical behavior...
Read MoreNational Picture Book Month
November is National Picture Book Month, and I thought I would contribute to the celebration with a list of ten of my favorite picture books. This is by no means a definitive list - I have hundreds of favorites! - but for our family, these...
Read MoreThe #1 Query Mistake Authors Make Today
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in WriteOn.com’s annual online writing conference for children’s book authors. I contributed blog and vlog posts, and led a live query critique session during which I reviewed over 50 picture book query letters. The experience was as...
Read MoreVanity Presses – Pros & Cons
Last week we touched on the three basic forms of self-publishing: vanity, subsidy and independent publishing. Let's look at the pros and cons of the first item on that list. A vanity press prints and binds a book at the author’s sole expense. Sometimes the author...
Read MoreCoaching and Courses
Professional, supportive and individualized guidance for writing, marketing or publishing your book! Children's Book Course Have you ever dreamed of writing a children’s book? Do you have an idea for a story but don’t know where to start? Have you written a book, but don’t know how to...
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