by Lois Hoffman | Mar 9, 2023 | Book Marketing, children's writing
This post was more aptly titled, “How to Launch Your Picture Book While Knowing Jack Squat About Social Media” by the author. This guest post on how to manage a successful book launch is contributed by M.B. Paradise, author of the picture book Beach Santa. This is... 
by Lois Hoffman | Jan 6, 2022 | children's writing, Publishing
We welcome back multi-book author John Micklos Jr. to share his best tips and tricks to successfully break into children’s publishing. It seems like every other person you meet wants to write a children’s book. Many people think it’s simple to write for... 
by Lois Hoffman | Oct 7, 2021 | children's writing, Writing
This week’s post is from John Micklos Jr., author of over 50 books with his perspective on writing effective nonfiction. From self-help books to biographies, from cookbooks to exposés, nonfiction has long been a staple on adult bestseller lists. And with... 
by hspbrandswan | Mar 10, 2020 | Book Publishing, children's books, children's writing
This week I interview author Beth Ann Scullin-Oliphant about her children’s picture book Briton’s Beach Adventures Dolphins Surprise. This is her first book. Who or what inspired you to write your book? My oldest son, for whom the book is named, was my... 
by hspbrandswan | Jun 8, 2012 | children's writing, Writing
I’ve been revising the same 25 words for 3 weeks. As a picture book writer, I’m forced to care, forced to be precise. Every word counts. With only 500 words to tell an entire story, every word must develop the character, define the plot, and move the story forward. ... by hspbrandswan | May 26, 2011 | children's writing, Writing
Carol Larese Millward is the author of the YA novel Star in the Middle published by WestSide Books.Carol talks about her book and the impact it has had on her readers. Just after the birth of her son, Star tries to cope with her new reality as a teenage single...
