Before writing about what you love, it helps to identify your ten greatest passions first. Think of this as creating your personal inspirational guide. You’re welcome to peruse my list before or after you write yours.

Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
Before writing about what you love, it helps to identify your ten greatest passions first. Think of this as creating your personal inspirational guide. You’re welcome to peruse my list before or after you write yours.
Writing can often seem like a solitary occupation, and for a new writer this can be discouraging. Sometimes it feels like you’re writing in a
Well, we made it to December, everyone! Alleluia, 2020 is almost over! Normally, I’m trying to live in the moment, with all of the holiday
Self-publishing through a platform that is set up to print and sell your children’s books online would be fabulous, if not for one huge drawback.
Our stories are often long in gestation and as personal to us as if they were born of our flesh and blood. If you want
As writers, we all know that the work starts to shine when we dig in to the revision. But how many times does it take
This is How I Grow by Dia L. Michels was beautifully illustrated by new talent Wesley Davies whose digital art skilfully depicts various species
What better gift can there be for a children’s book author or illustrator than being part of an organization like the Society of Children’s Book
Baking a 7 layer cake is like writing a story. You have so many tempting and tasty choices to make, and each new layer builds
Happy December, everyone! Can you believe the year is almost over? If you’re like me, you are trying to live in the moment, with all
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: My writing path crossed with Paul’s when he first joined our local NESCBWI critique group. We continued to share our writing journey
Walk, run, or skate to your nearest bookseller or library: today is Roller Boy’s book birthday!