The Slush Pile on the Shelf
By Paul Czajak Slush pile. Two words writers hate. So much so that I use it like a swear, “What the Slush pile!!” But it is something we all have to deal with. It is the first big hurdle in the life of...
View ArticleMeet book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan
Deborah Sloan, book marketing expert and founder of KidsBuzz REMEMBER, NOBODY BUYS A BOOK THEY HAVEN’T HEARD OF.* Read this interview with children’s book marketing expert, Deborah Sloan, to find out...
View ArticleWhat’s Up with THAT, Amazon?
By Marianne Knowles I had time to catch up with other people’s writing-related blogs over the Independence Day weekend, and discovered a trending theme: Amazon, the digital marketplace that all authors...
View ArticleWhat’s So Great About The Picture Book Summit?
By Carrie Charley Brown I love going to conferences and have flown across the country to pursue some of the best. When you factor in airfare, hotels, meals, and transportation, it can leave you with a...
View ArticleHappy Book Birthday to ME! Let’s Meet Up!
By Josh Funk Today, September 1st, 2015, Dr. Phil turns 65. Today, September 1st, 2015, parents are waving goodbye to their magical British children boarding the Hogwarts Express. But most importantly,...
View ArticleWhat a Review Can Do for You
By Carrie Charley Brown As authors, we’d all prefer a five star book review over four, right? 1st place over runner up? A Kirkus starred review over a super complimentary one? There’s something about...
View ArticleHelping Hands
By Carrie Charley Brown Does anyone else remember that Calgon slogan? For some reason, it stuck with me through childhood and continues to pop into my brain every time I’m overwhelmed. I. Am. Pooped!...
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