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Traditional Publishing – Pros & Cons
It may be hard to believe there are any cons associated with being published by a traditional, commercial publisher – after all, that’s the gold ring all writers are aiming...
Read MoreThe Circle of Focus
When Jane Yolen speaks of ‘focus’ with respect to writing picture books, she specifies that it should be sharp and small. There’s an acting term originally coined by the great...
Read MoreThe Mash-Up Method: Creating New Ideas by Combining the Unexpected
Sometimes the most original ideas come from combining two completely unrelated concepts. This “mash-up” approach invites you to think outside the box and create something fresh and surprising. By juxtaposing...
Read MoreVerse vs. Prose in Children’s Books
I’m going to be very frank, since this is a subject that comes up over and over again in my editing practice. Language is a fundamental part of children’s literature...
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