From idea to published children’s book author
How do you go from the germ of an idea to publishing your children’s book? This post shows you the way.
If I could only keep 10 books, these would be the ones
If I could only keep 10 books and get rid of the rest, which ones would I keep? I outline the top 10 books on my bookshelf, including books for both adults and children (plus some extras that I had to mention).
What does ‘This needs an edit’ even mean?
Has someone told you, ‘This needs an edit,’ and you’re clueless about what you’re supposed to do with that?
If you’re a new writer, you might have come across advice telling you to get a manuscript assessment through your state’s writers’ centre, find a freelance editor to edit it, or get someone to proofread it. If all of that sounds really confusing to you, you’re not the only one!
All the ways to be smart, for autistic kids
The picture book All the Ways to be Smart, by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys, is in the running for Australia’s best picture book. It deserves to win, not least because of the way it makes autistic kids feel seen.