GreatStorybook

Actionable Information and Creative Inspiration for Writers and Illustrators. From Baby Books to YA Novels.

How to Procrastinate (yes, there IS a right way!)

This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series My Storybook Process

If you’re going to procrastinate working on a certain writing project, there is a really good and proper way to go about doing that. Here’s exactly what you need to do.

Watch Your Language!

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Writing Terms

There are seven important things to keep in mind when crafting the language of your story. Here’s how to be demographic-specific and language conscientious as a storyteller.

Write an Awesome Inciting Incident: 3 things to do

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series PLOT writing

An inciting incident is the single plot point that launches a protagonist out of their status quo and into the adventure they’re about to undertake. Absolutely every story must have one of these.

Kaja Blackley introduces Maggie MacCormack

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series GSB Interviews, Interesting People

Read fascinating Kaja Blackley‘s personal story of why he chose to self publish his latest novel, Maggie MacCormack and The Witches’ Wheel, when one of his pervious stories was adapted into a Hollywood movie.

Tips for a Top Writer Resume

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Author Business Plan

Exactly what does it take to write a top Writer Resume? It‘s different from any other kind of resume. Find out the six parts and get a list of helpful links and tools. From Jennifer Scott.

Improve Writing with an Author Focus Group

This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series Editing Refined

Find out from award winning author Bobbie Hinman what it takes to form a Focus Group to hone your writing. Get the how and why on the Author Focus Group.

Great Agents Looking for Children’s Books NOW

This entry is part 13 of 23 in the series Publishing Biz

Find literary agents looking for children’s books, middle grade and YA books. A growing list of who, which agency, what they want & how you should submit.

When a Manuscript is Really Ready

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Editing Refined

If you’re not sure whether your manuscript is really ready for publishing professionals, this is for you. Find out how to detect if something needs fixing in your story – BEFORE you submit.

What Makes Heinrich Hoffmann Stories Classic?

Amy Koerner shares with us SIX key things that make the stories of Heinrich Hoffmann such lasting and successful classics.

Publishers Accepting Submissions from Authors NOW

This entry is part 20 of 23 in the series Publishing Biz

If you want to be traditionally published but don’t yet have an agent, you need this list. Here are publishers currently accepting submissions from writers and illustrators.