This is a great resource for anyone new to writing children’s books, for authors who plan to self-publish, and for parents or educators
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How to Write a Picture Book – Resources and Recommendations
This article provides step by step guidance on how to write a picture book from children’s book editor Jenny Bowman.
How to Self-Publish Middle Grade Fiction
Self-publishing is a viable way to produce a quality book and it is easier now than ever before. If you have written middle grade fiction and you would like to learn more about self-publishing, this article is for you. I interviewed middle grade authors who have self-published their novels. Here we discuss their experiences, as […]
How to Self-Publish a Picture Book – 7 Do’s and Don’ts to Remember
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 […]
My Top 5 Favorite How-to-Write Books by Female Masters (and why they’re so wonderful)
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 […]
My Top 5 Favorite Picture Books on Giving and Gratitude
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, […]