Thought you might enjoy learning about the evolution of a book cover. Typically, covers go through a series of drafts as part of their creation. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the eBook cover for The Magic Carousel. The saying goes “you can’t judge a book by its cover” but people often buy […]
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Your Name as Your Brand
The second in a series of posts on names: Your Name as Your Brand. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Characters I spent many years doing community relations and working to build (and sometimes repair) a corporate brand. This post is based on much of that experience. What is […]
Googling Your Name
First in a series of three posts about names: Googling Your Name. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Your Characters Why Google Your Name? Googling your name may seem like a bit of vanity, but don’t forget your public identity could be searched by literary professionals, readers, perspective buyers, […]
WriteOnCon
Earlier this year during the Author Mentor Match, I learned about WriteOnCon. I had never heard of this event before, so I decided to investigate. What is WriteOnCon? WriteOnCon is a three-day online conference for creators of children literature or kidlit. It was founded in 2010. Authors, illustrators, agents, and editors share writing tips and […]
The Art and Business of Writing
Writing consists of two different elements: the art and business of writing. Both are needed, but each involves distinctly, separate skill sets. Art I love to write. It is an art to put words together to tell a story. Words and storytelling bring excitement to my day. Sharing adventures with my characters extends my world, […]