Caroline FernandezMar 10How to Write A Query LetterHere is the low-down on how to write a query letter. A query letter is the introduction of yourself and your book idea to a prospective...
Caroline FernandezFeb 10How To Build An Author PlatformFrom identifying your brand to social media, here are the basics for how to build an author platform.
Caroline FernandezOct 26, 202139 Tips for Writing Children's Books (KidLit)Here are 39 tips for writing a children’s book (kidlit) to help bring your manuscript to market. From tips on how to format a manuscript...
Caroline FernandezSep 22, 2021How Long Should A Children's Book Be?While there is no hard rule for word counts for children’s books there are some general guidelines that can help emerging and experienced...
Emily StewartJun 12, 2020Around The Web: Publishing Advances, Reading and BIPOC Writers Connect CallsHello again, readers! I’m back once again to share content from across the internet. There are a lot of interesting conversations...
Emily StewartNov 15, 2019Around the Web: Research before Google, Comic Books and Crime FictionBefore search engines put information at our fingertips, the library was one of the places to go to get answers. Mental Floss has gathered s
Emily StewartOct 31, 2019Around the Web: Writing the Other, Elton John's Bookshelf and Borrowed Words.Happy November, everyone! For our first Around the Web post of the month, I have two articles about writing the other, a look at Elton John’
Emily StewartOct 25, 2019Around the Web: Seasonal Creativity, Drink Pairings and NaNoWriMoI’ve got some tips for handling seasonal creative doldrums, some fall drink pairings, a look at bookshop life, and some information on NaNoW
Emily StewartOct 18, 2019Around the Web: Emerging Writers Intensive, Booker Backlash and Viking CursingThis week, I’ve got some news about Stephen King, thoughts on the Emerging Writers Intensive in Banff, a look at the recent Book Award backl
Emily StewartSep 20, 2019Around the Web: A Few Thoughts on Writing and Copy EditingHappy Friday again, dear readers! September is absolutely flying by, so I hope you’re all getting a chance to relax (and read) amidst the...