Tag: picture book

• YOU’RE NOT A WRITER IF…

  

  Writers tend to doubt themselves, amiright? “I’m not a real writer if I’m not published yet” or “Sure, I’m published, but compared to so-and-so I don’t consider myself a writer.” Knock it off. If you write, you’re a writer. That is, unless you fall into one of these categories…

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  February 18, 2020

  Writing Children’s Books, Writing events

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• Is My Picture Book Ready? A 13-point Checklist

  Is My Picture Book Ready? A 13-point Checklist You’ve Written a Picture Book…Now What? You’re pretty sure you’re finished. I hate to say it, but you’re just getting started. Roll up those sleeves because now the fun begins. From taking a step back to do some research to checking your word count and story arc,…

  bitsykemper

  November 9, 2015

  Writing Children’s Books

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• How Many Pages Should Your Manuscript or Book Be?

  Sometimes it’s easier to see than explain:

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  October 21, 2015

  Writing Children’s Books

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• Who Are You Writing For? Age Range Matters.

  Here’s a typical conversation at a social gathering, grocery store, or school fundraiser: “Oh, you write children’s books? I’ve always wanted to do that. I’ve got an idea I always wanted to try.” Then they hold eye contact, waiting for me to ask them what it’s about.  I smile and leave the silence for just…

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  September 23, 2015

  Writing Children’s Books

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• Author Visit, O.W. Erlewine Elementary, Sacramento CA Feb 2014

  

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  February 15, 2014

  Writing events, promos, contests

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