As the parent of a boy who desperately wanted an Easy Bake Oven when he was five, but couldn't bring himself to walk down the "girl" aisle in the toy store, I completely agree with three-year-old Riley as she rants over gender-specific marketing on this YouTube video. It's a good message for authors and illustrators as well. Why do girls who like superheros have to be "tomboys"? Can't they just be ordinary girls?
Maybe we'll get lucky and Riley will grow up to be a writer.
As Yogi Berra said "95% of this game is half mental". So true, Yogi. So true. And it's the same with building a writing career: how you think will determine how far you'll go. Starting today, I'll drop in periodic videos to discuss the winning writer's mindset. If your attitudes, beliefs and habits are holding you back, it's time to break free. Maybe I can help…
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Writing a picture book? If you're planning to have adult characters, you'll need to avoid some common traps. This quick video provides some models for creating compelling and original grownup characters.
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Ever wish you could give your book's setting that "you are there" feeling, but can't afford the plane ticket to do the in-person research? Now you can experience the next best thing: virtual travel. If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, the Live Cams app connects you to live web cams all over the world. Type in where you want to go and get an instant, live scene on your screen. You can even turn and zoom the camera!
Skeptical? Watch this YouTube demo and be amazed!
In this video, we explore a segment of children’s publishing that offers less competition and more opportunity for beginning writers — nonfiction magazine writing. If you’re looking for a quick, fun and rewarding way to build publishing credits and experience, we’ve got all the info you need!
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The big screen is filled with great storytelling techniques that you can employ to improve your own writing. Here’s just some of what you can lift from your favorite films….
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Enjoying our videos about writing children’s books and submitting them to publishers? Here are some more that you may have missed!
Children’s Books: How to Find a Publisher for Your Story
Get an Editor’s Attention: Break Out of Your Writing Rut
Write for Success: 7 Tips For Children’s Book Writers
How to Write a Picture Book That Shines
Writing Tips – 3 Ways to Ramp Up the Tension in Your Story
What It Takes to Make It Writing Children’s Books
And much more children’s writing info here and here!
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Looking to send a manuscript to children’s book publishers? Here’s an easy three-step approach to help you find just the right publisher for your story!
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This video explores some cool alternative methods of telling a story. If you’re struggling to add some flair to your writing, check these tips out!
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