"Bitsy Bat, Team Star" is one of three finalists in the Colorado Book Awards Children's Book category. Winner will be announced on September 27th! More about the Bitsy Bat series here: “Bitsy Bat” Series Order Links, Media Kit, Lesson Plans,... Continue Reading →
Publishers, librarians, teachers, readers and fans want to pronounce your name correctly. Here are some ways to make that easy for them. 1. Include phonetic spelling or "sounds like" or both. KÆZ WIND-nuhs or Kaz (rhymes with Jazz), Wind (like... Continue Reading →
Join us at Boulder Bookstore on August 26th, 2026 at 6:30PM to celebrate a BAWKtastic book launch party! Seats are limited so RSVP now HERE and enjoy a drawing demo, an egg hunt for EGGciting prizes, and a behind-the-scenes look... Continue Reading →
Feel free to modify and use this contract template when working with independent publishers (writers hiring illustrators, for example). This fairly covers both parties' interests. I've updated as of 06-28-27 to include "No Generative AI" verbiage. Note, I am not... Continue Reading →
I'm seeing a lot of businesses and authors hiring illustrators being tricked into thinking they are getting human-made art, only to discover it is AI when they post samples online. If you use generative AI, it will wreck your reputation,... Continue Reading →
UPDATING! Gathering and updating these terms and examples. What's the difference between a Logline, Beat Sheet, Synopsis, Outline? What do they look like? A logline (premise, quick pitch, hook) is 1 to 2 lines that conveys the premise of your... Continue Reading →
It was my absolute pleasure to be invited to do an interview with New York Public Library's Portal Magazine with teen ambassador, 12th grader, Aminata Doumbia. The publication is set for this summer, but they provided me with a preview,... Continue Reading →
It's not too early to get published. Here is a list of cool opportunities where kids can get in print. Karen Krossing has a frequently updated list of kid's publishing opportunities here: https://karenkrossing.com/for-writers/where-young-authors-can-submit/ Dan Gutman just posted this great list... Continue Reading →
Chapter Books and Early Readers: Getting Started with Beginning Readers A Boyds Mills (previously Highlights Foundation) 2-night workshop. Register here: Chapter Books & Early Readers: Getting Started - Mini Course - Boyds Mills Explore ways to get started writing a... Continue Reading →
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