To write a good book, you have to start with a solid idea. Children’s books are no different. The twist with kids’ books is that your storyline has to appeal both to the parent who’s going to buy the book and the child who will read it. And, as with any good book, your theme(s)… Continue Reading
After all the work, you’ve finally launched your book. Now it would help to understand how to track and amplify your Amazon sales. Two days after his book launch, my writing coach client Jeff Hutcheson realized he needed a little help on that front. So, Keri Barnum, who handles distribution and promotion for my self-publishing… Continue Reading
The Whistler ball changed my pup Misha’s life. At least for a while. The second I’d bring it out of the car, he’d start dancing. As soon as we made it into the dog park, he was off and running. Talk about motivation! Even though he’d been lukewarm about balls, he kept chasing the Whistler… Continue Reading
As much as I would like to think that I can be everything to everybody when it comes to writing, editing and coaching, I am, thankfully, not that full of myself. So, when I came across The Write Life‘s article The 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2021, I figured I would share a few of the… Continue Reading
Most children’s book authors assume they need to hand over an illustrated manuscript when traditionally publishing a children’s book. So you’ll probably be surprised to learn that unless you’re a professional artist as well as the author, the publishing house will want to choose the illustrator. Continue Reading
So there’s good news and less good news when it comes to book promotion ideas and realities. You no longer have to mail out scads of press kits and copies of your book. And you don’t necessarily have to hire a publicist. While those can come in handy for the right book and a hefty… Continue Reading
Most of us aren’t sorry to see 2021 go. It was one hell of a trying year. On the other hand, some of those challenges brought new perspective, new life choices and new confidence as we rose to whatever occasion presented itself. Of course, I hope that 2022 is easier and even more rewarding. If… Continue Reading
One of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn in my life has been to ask for help. Growing up as feminism was taking hold, I took pride in being independent and self-sufficient. If I could figure out a way to do something, no matter how daunting the task or how much longer it took,… Continue Reading
You’ve got your book’s finish line in your sights. But which finish line? Completing your rough draft? Your first and second drafts? Your rewrite? How about your edit? Do you even know how to edit a book? Yes, I know. You’re going to hire a line editor to refine your prose and a copy editor… Continue Reading
Children’s books are short. They’re easy to write, right? No need to edit, right? Or, if you are editing a children’s book, it won’t take much, right? Wrong on all counts. Any professional writer knows that it’s much harder to write short than to write long. You need the same information and richness, but now… Continue Reading
Literary Agent:
Ted Weinstein
Ted Weinstein Literary Management
Mechanics’ Library Building
57 Post Street, Suite 512
San Francisco, CA 94104
tw@twliterary.com
www.twliterary.com