Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Grace Lin I laughed a little when Tara asked me if I’d like to guest blog for PiBoIdMo. My last picture book was published over five years ago, around the time we were all trying to figure out if the report of the death of…
PiBoIdMo Day 2: Josh Funk Dares You to Do Your Worst (plus prizes!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Josh Funk I know it’s only Day 2, but I want you to get all your BAD ideas out today. I want you to think of THE WORST idea you can. Right now. What would NOT make a good children’s book? Maybe it has a…
6 Tips To Hook A Reader on Page One
Originally posted on Carly Watters, Literary Agent:
I’ve read thousands of “page ones.” Very often I don’t read page two. Sometimes all I read is that first page and I make judgements based on what I see there. As an agent and a reader my practice is that if I’m not connecting with the material I…
PiBoIdMo Day 1: Joan Holub Gets Fresh (plus a prize!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Joan Holub Yay, you guys, for taking part in PiBoIdMo 2015! Below are 3 things that work for me in my writing, and I hope you’ll find something in here that works for you. 1. Need a fresh way of inspiring new book ideas? Start…
Kickstarter Adventures
Originally posted on Magic Fish Dreaming:
Some of our Kickstarter Rewards – Aren’t they so cute! These critters, after much searching, have been located to become part of the Magic Fish Dreaming family. They are super delightful and even cuter when you see them in real space. The crocodile is cuddly and he is behaving…
June Paisa Perkins 