So you want to self-publish a picture book. Congratulations and welcome to the writer’s world! You have that draft finished, so what’s next? In this article I hope to provide clarity on steps it takes to self-publish a picture book. I’ll give you a brief overview of self-publishing and then give you a list […]
Whether you are putting the proverbial pen to paper for the first time, or you’re a seasoned author, this list of My Top 5 Favorite How-to-Write Books by Female Masters (and why they’re so wonderful) has a little something for anyone who wants to write a children’s book. Even after writing for nearly twenty years […]
Every year, when the holidays roll around, I have people asking me for holiday themed children’s books to share with their kids or classrooms. This year, I’ve decided to make it easy by compiling my Top 5 Favorite Picture Books on Giving and Gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. Understanding gratitude, and practicing it regularly, […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m super excited to read a bunch of new books in 2018. This year I’ve signed up to do a goodreads reading challenge of 100 books. Now, that might not sound like a lot for a book enthusiast like me, but I love books so much I’ve literally made […]
I do a lot of reading and the list keeps getting longer and longer, but there are some books that have really stayed with me over the years, and you can find them here. I continue to update this list from time to time, so be sure to check back. On Writing Steering the Craft: […]
