Your story sings when your secondary character (SC) is on the scene. Your plot comes alive when your SC is around.Your readers beg to see more of your SC. Uh oh! SCs create conflict, throw out obstacles and cause trouble. Or they may offer loving support, friendship and wisdom. They poke at our main characters… Read more »
I’m enrolled in Katie Davis’s Video Idiot Boot Camp. And while I haven’t had time to dive into a larger project, I’ve had a little fun with some quick and easy tools introduced in her class. Here’s a little Animoto gem created in about 15 minutes for FREE. For more information on Katie’s fabulous online… Read more »
As the new year begins, whether you’re dabbling in writing, considering a career as a writer, selling your first book or just curious about the nuances and economics of traditional publishing, you might wonder if children’s authors can make a living. The truth – some do and many don’t. In today’s guest post, award-winning, best-selling… Read more »
Picture book ideas can hit at the most unlikely times. In honor of picture book month, I’m reprinting my post from last year’s PiBoIdMo about my most unusual sources of inspiration. 1. YouTubeKids say and do the darndest things, right? And so often, they provide tender or hilarious or wonder-filled inspiration for picture books. But… Read more »
Aren’t these dudes the cutest?Thanks, Judith Snyder, for sharing.
One of my writer buddies, Diane Marty, believes in building a child’s library from birth. That’s why she gives books as baby gifts. Brilliant! With those gifts, she includes the lovely sentiments below and gave me permission to share. FOR A FIRST CHILD: I am giving you and your child what I treasure most. Words…. Read more »
Welcome to Summer Vacation! As a way of kicking off a great summer, I’d like to introduce you to the FREE resources available to parents and kids on my website at www.jeanreidy.com to supplement summer reading fun. Downloadable Fun and Educational Activities Guides for all my books TOO PURPLEY! Activities Guide TOO PICKLEY! Activities Guide… Read more »
Dear Teachers – Welcome to Summer Vacation! As a way of saying thanks for another great school year, I’d like to introduce you to the FREE resources available to teachers, readers and writers on my website at www.jeanreidy.com. Just follow the Teachers/Writers Menu link to find: Downloadable Curriculum Guides linked to learning standards for all… Read more »
Here’s mine: And for more great tips from authors you know and love, check out:http://www.facebook.com/KidlitBeautyTipsFromTheAuthorsAtEmla
Are you an aspiring picture book author, or a picture book author ready to take your work to the next level? Join author Liz Garton Scanlon for an intimate one-day picture book intensive: study the form, practice the craft, and see your work rise up out of the slush. Scanlon, author of a number of… Read more »
