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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...
Read MoreThe 3 Little P’s of Picture Books
Writing a good children’s book is hard. Selling one to a publisher is even harder. Getting it bought, and read – by librarians, booksellers, and most of all, kids –...
Read MoreRx for Gift-Shopping Woes: Books and Journals
At the risk of belaboring a subject, here is yet another reason why books make the best gifts. A recent article in Ode magazine states that, “science is starting to...
Read MorePicture Book Hooks: Picture Books with Good Hooks
No, I’m not talking about pirate captains, or fishing. But I am talking about capturing something – and that is the interest of your reader. This post covers picture books...
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