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Trusting Your Gut: What To Do With All That Feedback
One of the most common dilemmas new authors face, is what to do with feedback once they receive it.
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Pros and Cons of Grammarly for Authors
Grammarly is a digital writing tool that provides grammar and spell checking, plagiarism detection services, and suggestions...
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How To Do A Critique: For Picture Book Writers
When looking for a critique partner , most of us focus on what we hope to get out of the relationship. 👉 "I really need help with...
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How to Write a GREAT Concept Book
If you're writing children's picture books, bringing your vision to life is the hardest part. If you have an idea for a picture book...
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Don't Be A Dummy...Make One! Top 3 Ways To Plan The Layout of Your Picture Book
When writing a children's picture book, the art tells half the story (more, in some cases!) Because of this, your picture book layout is...
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Word Count and Age Range for Children’s Books
Before you start writing, it’s important to know the audience you’re writing for - not only so you can write a story they’ll love, but...
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Rhyme Crimes: 5 Rhyme Writing Mistakes That Will Land You In Picture Book Jail
New picture book writers hear this all the time: “Don’t write in rhyme! It’s really hard to do, and it has to be perfect to sell.” Done...
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Writing for Children: 8 Tips from the Pros
When you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt!...
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Can ChatGPT Write a Children's Book?
Most children's book authors struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. But the debut of artificial intelligence that can generate...
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Top 5 Reasons Why Teachers Make the Best Authors
But did you know that the skills that make a great teacher are also the characteristics of a great children's book author?
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How to Write a Children's Book with No Experience
If want to write a children's book, but don't have any experience, don't worry! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get...
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Forget These 5 Things for Your First Draft
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re just getting started on the first draft of your children’s book. Here are five things you DON’T nee
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5 Things To Think About Before You Write a Book
When you’re writing your first draft of a children’s book, the most important thing is to just get the story out of your head and onto the s
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The 5 Stages of Grief...for Writers!
In my experience, first-time authors often go through a process similar to the 5 stages of grief as they come to the painful, but necessary
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Children's Book Ideas: How to Find Yours
Hey there, aspiring children's book creators! So, you're ready to embark on a magical adventure into the world of children's literature?
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