GreatStorybook

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

Author Scott Turow Speaks: the biggest issues facing authors today

This entry is part 11 of 23 in the series Publishing Biz

Scott Turow speaks about the biggest hurdles facing authors today. Five basic points.

So You Want to Start a Theatre Group: 4 Things to Keep in Mind

This entry is part 4 of 9 in the series Theatre

To see you through, you need more than just the conviction that the world needs your talent. When it comes to community theatre, there are four primary concerns to keep in mind before you start.

20 Best Books for Pre-readers (3-5 yrs)

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Chazda Bookshelf

There are a lot of options for storybooks on the market, especially for kids between 3 and 5 years. These are the books to learn from and love.

Topsied Fairytale Writing Exercise

This entry is part 5 of 15 in the series Creative Exercises

Get your weekly dose of Wednesday Inspiration. Get over the hump and back into your writing chair! This week: POV switch.

How To Make Amazon Work For You, #3: Author Pages for Illustrators

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Artist for Stories

A story illustrator can indeed have an “Author Page” on Amazon. Steffan Berk shows you how in this simple tutorial.

Story Starters for Writers

This entry is part 6 of 15 in the series Creative Exercises

Get your weekly dose of Wednesday Inspiration. Get over the hump and back into your writing chair! This week: story starters.

Publisher vs. Producer: what’s the difference

This entry is part 7 of 23 in the series Publishing Biz

Both a publisher and a book producer accept submissions, create and market their books… so where’s the difference? Here are the 7 things they do differently.

Community Theatre: A Manifesto

This entry is part 1 of 9 in the series Theatre

Frequently, at the end of the run, my cast would pull me up and give me flowers and a card signed by them all… one card in particular hangs on my refrigerator to this day.