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Advice for Aspiring Authors on the Rewards and Challenges of Being a Writer
A.J. Low
As with most careers and ventures, being a writer comes with both pros and cons. Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), co-authors of the Singaporean middle-grade book series Sherlock Sam , grew up with a passion for reading and writing. They...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Reason for Writing
The Importance of School Visits for Middle-Grade Authors
Laura Martin
Middle-grade readers can be a tough audience for authors to reach because they aren't active online like young adult and adult readers. Former seventh grade English teacher and author Laura Martin has found school visits to be one of best ways to create...
over 6 years ago
Events
School and University Visits
Traditional vs Independent Publishing for Children’s Books - video
Hayley Rose
Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Author Rachel Renee Russell Discusses the Bestselling Dork Diaries Series
Rachel Renee Russell
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Renee Russell discusses the success of the Dork Diaries series and the community of readers it has created. For more on this author and series visit http://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Rachel-Renee-Russell...
over 6 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Traditional vs Independent Publishing for Children’s Books - podcast
Hayley Rose
Deciding which publishing path to pursue can be overwhelming and difficult. Award-winning children's author Hayley Rose recommends that authors understand their end goal before choosing a path. What do you hope to get out of publishing your work? For...
over 7 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Derek Taylor Kent on the Benefits of Creating His Pen Name, “Derek the Ghost” - video
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent writes the books for his award-winning, popular middle-grade series, Scary School , using the pen name "Derek the Ghost." This eleven-year-old character lives at the school and narrates the stories, writing about all of the...
over 7 years ago
Preparation
Using a Pen Name
Derek Taylor Kent on the Benefits of Creating His Pen Name, “Derek the Ghost” - podcast
Derek Taylor Kent
Author Derek Taylor Kent writes the books for his award-winning, popular middle-grade series, Scary School , using the pen name "Derek the Ghost." This eleven-year-old character lives at the school and narrates the stories, writing about all of the...
over 7 years ago
Preparation
Using a Pen Name
Shan Gill on Drawing Inspiration From Her Childhood to Create Her Book Cosmic Kitty - podcast
Shan Gill
As a child, author and life coach Shan Gill would draw or doodle as a means of escaping challenging situations such as being bullied. It wasn't until a few years ago that she realized there was much more to these doodles. An intuitive painting workshop...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Shan Gill on Drawing Inspiration From Her Childhood to Create Her Book Cosmic Kitty - video
Shan Gill
As a child, author and life coach Shan Gill would draw or doodle as a means of escaping challenging situations such as being bullied. It wasn't until a few years ago that she realized there was much more to these doodles. An intuitive painting workshop...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
Ainsley Earhardt Talks About Through Your Eyes
Ainsley Earhardt
New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt talks about the inspiration for her second picture book, Through Your Eyes , a sweet new book that celebrates everyday wonders and miracles. For more on journalist and author Ainsley Earhardt visit http...
over 6 years ago
I have an Idea!
Choosing Your Topic
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