GreatStorybook
Actionable Information and Creative Inspiration for Writers and Illustrators. From Baby Books to YA Novels.
Type 1 Writer’s Block
What kind of writer’s block do you have and what can you do about it? In this first in a new series just about writer’s block, find out what the Type 1 is and what writing techniques you can do to overcome it right now.
To Storybook Mock-up or Not to Mock-up?
Should you create a storybook mock-up or not? Here is the short answer and then the longer, more in-depth answer. Yes, sort-of-no and yes again.
Top 20 Children’s Book Agents 2015
This is the list of the TOP 20 Children’s Book Agents – meaning, the biggest closers for this year, 2015. If you’re interested in the children’s book industry (which includes middle grade and YA), these are the agents to know.
Interview with Publisher iCharacter
In this shocking and moving interview with publisher iCharacter, find out the challenges they faced as a small publisher of Christian books. Find out why they decided to publish and what they are doing now.
Falling Hard and Writing Anyway
My personal story about falling hard and writing anyway. Any Way. I don’t know if this will inspire anyone or not, but maybe it helps just to know you’re not alone.
How to Start a Story
All about how to start a story. If you want to write but aren’t sure where to begin, here are 7 things you need to know. Links to many in-depth reports!
5 Lessons Learned from Ken Follett
At the Book Fair in Frankfurt, I met author Ken Follett. Here are the 5 lessons I learned from Ken Follett, things all writers should keep in mind.
Astrid Lindgren Award
The Astrid Lindgren Award is the largest children’s and YA literature award in the world. It’s an incredible honor and the 2016 nominees are out. Big stuff.
Get Your Book Into Bookshops
Ready to launch your book? It’s time to get the word out by contacting the right people in the right way. Here’s how to get your book into bookshops.
Book Fair Tips: 6 things I’ll do next time
Every detailed little bit of what I will do differently the next time I’m at a Book Fair. The 6 Book Fair Tips – learn from my mistakes and mishaps.
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