Editing or Illustrating: Which Comes First?
When writing a picture book, some self-publishing authors want to hire an illustrator right away. And while there are countless illustrators who are ready to jump in . . . not so fast.
I Have an Idea for a Book. What Do I Do?
You may have never written a book, or even thought about writing a book before now, and yet here you are. Right now, all you may have is just an idea. That’s okay! Here are some next steps for you and your new book idea
5 Ways to Work on Your Book in November (Besides NaNoWriMo)
What do you do if the thought of NaNoWriMo is simply too much for you this year, for whatever reason? For those of us who won’t be committing to writing 1,667 words per day, here are some suggestions.
Why Kidlit Authors Need to Join SCBWI
As a kidlit author, you’ve probably found that a lot of information online doesn’t really apply to writing for children and teens. Sure, there are lots of kidlit resources. But just about everyone agrees: you need to join SCBWI.
6 Questions to Ask When Looking For a Kidlit Editor
When the time comes for your book to be edited, or maybe as you start researching editors as you wait for inspiration on how to solve your latest plot problem, here are some questions to ask when looking for a kidlit editor.
