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At the end of October I attended the Emerging Writers Festival event ‘Inside the Publishing House’ at Hachette, Sydney. It was the week of Halloween and they had cool decorations and a table full of lollies! But even more importantly, we all got something to take away – and I’m not talking about […]
In the last two posts on picture books, I explored what makes a successful book, and how best to utilise them. Today I’m reflecting on some past interviews with the very writers of those wonderful pieces of art, and more specifically, what creating these literary jewels means to them. Which responses resonate most with you? […]
One of the easiest ways to keep track of your income and expenses is to have some accounts software to enter it in. There is a huge variety of software out there, so how do you choose? Before you look for software, consider some of the following questions: Do you want software locally (on your computer) or […]
How do you know when you’ve found ‘The One’? Readers, you haven’t mistakenly visited a dating site. ‘The One’ I’m referring to, is an illustrator. That wonderfully, talented creator, ready and willing to marry your words with faithful, kind and nurturing artistry. Imagery that makes your text sing, shout, giggle and shows more of your […]
Symbaloo is my all time favourite productivity app, an essential tool for anyone who spends time on the Internet. Symbaloo is a browser app and I always have it open in the first tab of Google Chrome. It works with all popular browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. So what exactly does it do? […]
Last month I attended the launch for Lesley Gibbes’ second published picture book Bring a Duck at the Children’s Bookshop in Beecroft, Sydney. Lesley has had phenomenal success since her launch into the children’s book scene last year with her first ever picture book, Scary Night, illustrated by Stephen Michael King. I am excited that […]
Last month I attended the launch for Lesley Gibbes’ second published picture book Bring a Duck at the Children’s Bookshop in Beecroft, Sydney. Lesley has had phenomenal success since her launch into the children’s book scene last year with her first ever picture book, Scary Night, illustrated by Stephen Michael King. I am excited that […]
Theme – children’s picture books have one strong theme. This is one insight or concept or viewpoint. Keep it positive, especially if a social problem as you want your reader to know how to deal with it. Plot – conflict involving the main character. This conflict can be internal or external and it needs to […]
What makes a good Editor? I currently work with youth with special needs. My role is to teach these students literacy in their homes in the hope to re-engage them into school life and learning. When I sit with them I tick lots and as yet have never used a cross. I tick if they put a […]
Last month I explored the features of picture books and what makes them successful (read it here). So, now that you (with the help of your little ones) have chosen your favourites, it’s time to get the most out of your reading experience. Picture books represent a beautiful mixture of art and words, collaborating to […]
