3 Things to Know When Writing Middle Grade
3 Things to Know When Writing Middle Grade Picture books are now starting to be seen as the books for the little kids, and even chapter books are starting to lose their luster. Sometime during elementary school, readers move past chapter books and into middle grade. If chapter books are where readers begin the journey […]
5 Reasons to Attend the Women in Publishing Summit
5 Reasons to Attend the Women in Publishing Summit as a Writer or Service Provider FYI this post may include affiliate links. That means if you click on the link and make a purchase, I will earn a commission on your purchase from the seller (aka NOT from you). Got it? Got it. Every spring, […]
How to Use Readers Theater to Market Your Children’s Book
Finding ways to reach out to schools will help you build your audience and sell more books. So here’s a marketing idea that can help you connect with more teachers and librarians. Turn your book into a script for readers theater!
What Type of Editing Does My Book Need?
You’ve written your book. You’ve revised it. And now you need an editor. But there are different levels of editing. Some editors only offer one type of editing; others may offer more than one. So what kind of editing does your book need?
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Why You Need to Read Your Story Aloud
Read-alouds are powerful in the classroom. And they’re powerful for you as a writer. Long before your book is ever available on store shelves or at online retailers, you need to harness the power of reading your own words out loud.
