The amazing writer/teacher/mentor/blogger Darcy Pattison has declared September 7-11 Random Acts of Publicity Week. And I’m excited about these fun four days of spreading the word about my fellow authors and their work. Darcy will offer daily suggestions for both online and offline promotion activities. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday: Word of MouthWednesday: ReviewsThursday: LinksFriday: Social… Read more »
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ABC’s of Writing – Verla Tells All
Here’s a question I see frequently in my inbox. I’ve got a friend/uncle/daughter who’s written a children’s book. She needs a publisher. Do you have any advice? And the answer is certainly “YES, YES, YES!” Generally I respond to these queries with links to my favorite writing websites, blogs, boards and books. But the generous… Read more »
When is the next Picture Book Peek Week?
If you would like e-mail notification of all future Picture Book Peek Weeks, please send your e-mail address to reidy(dot)jean(at)gmail(dot)com and write “I love PB Peek Week” in the subject line. I’ll notify you whenever a new PB Peek Week is scheduled.
Elizabeth Gilbert on Creative Genius
Even though this video has been out there for a while, it’s one I like to view every so often for a healthy dose of inspiration.
I’ve got F &Gs! Now what are those again?
My F & Gs for TOO PURPLEY! arrived last week. And they look terrific. Since I’m rather new to publishing, I had to Google “F & G” again because I’d completely forgotten the term. Turn out it stands for “folded and gathered.” But honestly, that term doesn’t do these babies justice. They look quite nice…. Read more »
For the Love of 49 Words: You say “Purply” and I say “Purpley.”
I couldn’t be more excited about finding TOO PURPLEY! on Amazon. And if you should search on my author name, you’ll see the paperback U.K. version right there next to the U.S. hardcover. Now look closely. The U.K. title is actually TOO PURPLY! That makes me smile. Why? Because my editor spent tons of time… Read more »
Thoughts from Picture Book Peek #2
After this round of critiques, including my Take the Dare, Show You Care critique, I think I’ve hit on a good number. Three or four manuscripts per Peek Week feels about right. Some of you may wonder why not more. The answer – they take a ton of time. The initial read through and text… Read more »
Picture Book Peek Week #2 – And the Winners Are …
Oh, I hate that I only have time for 3 this week. There were so many titles I loved. So many manuscripts I wanted to read -proving I need to do this more often. But I’m absolutely thrilled with the winners. And I’ll have you know that the selection process was extremely official. My husband,… Read more »
Playing with the Publishometer
I’m playing with the Publishometer from Editorial Anonymous. I so adore objective ranking systems that I can manipulate as my ego permits. Ah, to be Paris Hilton for a day … but that might eject me from the kidlitosphere for good.
Sudipta’s Top Ten Rules of Writing Picture Books
You might want to take a look at Sudipta’s list before Peek Week. Rule #5 is my favorite.
My Books
