Carol Gordon Ekster: I had the pleasure of living in the same town as Alyson and watching her grow up into a beautiful, intelligent, and
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21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference
By Sarah Lynne Reul I just got back from another amazing conference – this time, it was the 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conference, held this
Interview: Mary Flower, Publishing Contracts Consultant
When I needed to find a professional to review a contract I had been offered, a number of people suggested Mary Flower, a veteran lawyer
Meet book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan
REMEMBER, NOBODY BUYS A BOOK THEY HAVEN’T HEARD OF.* Read this interview with children’s book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan, to find out how to get
Flexibility Is Key to Being a Published Author
By Carol Ekster I learned about the powerful quote below, by Maya Angelou, when an instructor shared it in spin class. It touched me. Wanting
Interview with Amanda Broder, publisher of the new Ripple Grove Press
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: It’s always exciting for kidlit writers to hear about a new publishing company geared towards the magical genre of picture books. (Can
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