How do you keep your spirits up as a writer or illustrator with the isolating nature of the craft? We can go to conferences, retreats,
Category: Writing – Tools, Tips & Resources
Duking it Out with Bertha
By Carrie Charley Brown No…there is not a cat-fight going on down here in Texas. Ever since John Cusick’s keynote speech at NJ SCBWI Conference,
10 Word Pairs Even Experts Mix Up
As an editor, part of my job is to make sure that published material is correct. Words that sound alike but have different spellings are
Writing in Gulps and Sips
By Carrie Charley Brown It really gets on my nerves when I take a sip of water and it dribbles down my mouth, chin, and
What’s So Great About The Picture Book Summit?
By Carrie Charley Brown I love going to conferences and have flown across the country to pursue some of the best. When you factor in
Pain-free Writing and Art
most visuals by author Here’s something for writers and illustrators to consider: the painful physical effects of your work. Don’t laugh. I kid you not.
