I would say that my writing process is a little unconventional. Most authors follow a strict day-to-day process that consists of brainstorming, aka the prewriting stage. Next, there’s the drafting stage, which is writing what comes to mind. Some call it the “messy” version. Next…
If you’ve ever self-published a book, you know that writing the story is only the beginning. After the book is printed, a new job begins—one filled with book signings, community events, social media posts, emails, networking, and countless conversations about your book. As a self-publisher,…
Last week’s blog was about why reading aloud matters when writing a children’s book, so I thought it would be appropriate this week to write about how children reacted when I read my story, A Birthday Surprise In Triple Oaks Forest, to them. But before…
One of the simplest yet most powerful tools a children’s book author can use is reading their manuscript aloud. While many writers focus on word counts, illustrations, or plot development, the true test of a children’s story often happens when the words leave the page…
The other day, I was talking with one of my sisters on the phone. I had told her what all I had been up to lately regarding writing, creating digital products, etc., and she mentioned how extremely organized I seem to be. This conversation then…
Many people assume that writing a children’s book is easier than writing a book for adults. After all, children’s books are shorter and often contain fewer words. So, really, how hard can it be? Most experienced authors will tell you that writing for children can…
If you’ve ever opened your laptop to research one simple thing for your book, or looked up something on YouTube, and what you found was informative, but then led to other questions, so you did more research, and somehow what was just supposed to be…
There is a big difference between being busy and being organized. Many authors have notebooks filled with ideas, random sticky notes, unfinished outlines, scattered documents, and writing schedules that constantly change. Over time, disorganization can create frustration, stress, and even writer’s block. I can relate…
Have you ever heard someone say, “I was going to do that, but life got in the way?” You have probably said it yourself at one time or another. I know I have. If you are a serious author or want to become an author,…
In last week’s Blog, I began discussing different publishing scams. This week, I am continuing to discuss these issues that sometimes, as authors, we run into. With any of the red flags that I discussed last week, watch out for unrealistic sales promises. This holds…
Being an author is filled with exciting opportunities, but the publishing world also can contain misleading information, unrealistic promises, and scams. New authors are often eager to see their books succeed, and unfortunately, some companies and individuals take advantage of that enthusiasm. It is important…
You sit down, ready to write. You have all kinds of ideas in your head, and your fingers are on the keyboard, then suddenly… nothing. The words won’t come, the page stays blank, and what once felt exciting now feels frustrating. If you’ve ever found…
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