For an author, holding a newly published hot-off-the-press book is always an exciting moment. It’s a moment of satisfaction and a feeling of reward. After many months (or years) of writing, revising, rewriting, and revising again, the words you sometimes … Continue reading →
I’ve often found that the best encouragement is the least expected sort. This is probably because true encouragement doesn’t just build us up, or remind us of what we’re good at. Rather, it prompts us to consider deeply the motivation … Continue reading →
By Carol McAdams Moore I am posting from the Write-to-Publish Conference in Wheaton, IL. A number of magazine editors, book editors, agents, and authors in the field of children’s publishing are here. I thought it would be fun to post … Continue reading →
People sometimes wonder what a writer’s “office” looks like. Uh, well, mine looks a lot like my living room. In fact it is my living room. I’ll tell you all about it today. It’s nothing special, but I spend a … Continue reading →
We have been exploring ways to encourage children and teens who want to become authors. You can catch up on the other posts here: Gifts for the would-be author Writing reference books Contests to test the writing waters Publications for writers … Continue reading →
One of the most common questions I’m asked as a children’s book writer is ‘Do you do your own illustrations?’. My answer is always, ‘No’. Although some authors are talented artists, I’m not. My strength is telling a story with … Continue reading →
