Hi, dearest picture book lovers. I recently visited Poly Studios on the Gold Coast to record my narration of Bertha and Bear and I thought I'd share it with you. I had a lot of fun, especially playing the Queen. Now, whenever I cough, I imagine … [Read more]
Part 12: Resources (Australia)
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children This final post wraps up my 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children. The series has spanned a far greater period of time than I’d imagined at the … [Read more]
Part 11: Who are you and who do you want to be?
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children When I wrote the outline for this 12-part series, I had not yet written this post. Looking at it again now, I am struck by the enormity of the topic. ‘Who are you and who do you … [Read more]
Part 10: PR — book launch, web presence, book talks and more
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children You’ve secured a publishing deal with your dream publisher, and your book has been scrubbed and shined till its spick-and-span, ready for publication. What now? Clearly, you need … [Read more]
Part 9: Contracts, advances and royalties
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children CONTRACTS All going well, a publisher has fallen in love with your story and has made you an offer. Congratulations! The publisher has sent you a contract and you’re ready to … [Read more]
Part 8: Submitting your manuscript — the slow business of traditional publishing
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children Inspiration has struck, you’ve put in the hours, your story is begging to be published and you’ve decided you’d like to take the traditional publishing route. The next step is to … [Read more]
Part 7: Traditional publishing or self-publishing?
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children Not that long ago, people sneered at self-publishing. They thought of it as the last resort — for writers whose work wasn’t good enough to be snapped up by a publisher. This is no … [Read more]
Part 6: Illustration
My 12-part guide to writing and publishing picture books for children Are you an illustrator as well as a writer? And are you intending to illustrate your own book? If you have a story you’d like to see published and you want to go down the … [Read more]