Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is an author filling big high-heeled shoes in the world of picture books. (She LOVES high heels.) I met her when she
By Jen Malone As a writer, I’m always searching for inspiration (read: procrastinating), but I especially love stories of perseverance because, as anyone who dreams
By Paul Czajak Today is going to be a short post because quite frankly I forgot I was supposed to post today. It has been
OOF! A big foam bat whacks my left side—hard. “Great job defending your right!” my partner shouts encouragingly. Then she shoves me to the floor.
Today, Jen Malone chats with Kaylee Davis of Dee Mura Literary Agency. Growing up in The Middle of Nowhere, Ohio, (and just wait until you
I’ve always believed in the magical power of books. As a kid I felt sure that a book could cure any manner of ills. Later
I took a drawing class for two weeks this summer through Mass Art to brush up on my drawing skills. As an art teacher, it
It was awhile back when another author, formerly in my local critique group, sent out e-mail about sharing a table at the New England Authors’
By Paul Czajak Early this summer I got the chance to visit the High Line in New York City. What’s the High Line you ask?
By Heather Fenton Writing can be a solitary endeavor much of the time, so it’s truly rewarding to find a critique group or critique partner
I stretch my heels toward the mat, feeling my strength in downward dog, when my thoughts kick in. How could yoga and writing both be
A follow-up to Part I: About Royalties Net Profit Royalty Here is where the red flag begins to really fly. Net profit royalties (not the
By Jen Malone Paul’s fantastic post about receiving his F&G (folded and gathered) copy of MONSTER NEEDS A COSTUME had me thinking about all the
Part I: About Royalties Part II (coming July 30): Payment Pitfalls and Experiences Royalties and advances for children’s books can be lucrative down the road,
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