The Writers Blog

I was recently asked “Can I get published as a children’s book author if I’m not a good writer?” I was taken aback at first, but the more I thought about it, the more I appreciated the question. The sender is aware of her limitations, but dreams of getting published anyway. She’s not suffering under [...]

Ever dreamt about writing for a living wage? Every dreamt about being published and having the whole world know that you are an incredible author? With the internet and the effortlessness of computer desktop publishing, you can self-publish and not have to wait for some big shot publishing company to contact [...]

I have a very tidy house. I vacuum almost daily, regularly scour my silverware drawer for crumbs, and organize my closets at least three times a year. What’s my secret? I’m a writer who works from home. Like many writers, when deadlines loom I hover around my laptop, finding excuses not to get started. But because [...]

I’m not too good with titles. Fortunately, I publish an information newsletter, and my subscribers already know that each issue will focus on how to write children’s books. So an article title simply needs to quickly tell the reader whether the piece can be put to use right now, or filed away for later. Book [...]

Before sending off your manuscript, it’s essential that you study children’s book publishers‘ lists to find the best fit for your manuscript. Your first stop is Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market published by Writer’s Digest Books. Note which publishers do the type of book you’ve written (or are planning to write, and are also [...]

Memo? What Is It? It is a written and formal type of communication which is generally used in a business or academic environment. If you are employed in such an environment, you must be able to write a memorandum at the drop of a hat. What this means is that you must be able [...]

A former workshop attendee of mine recently thanked me for reminding her that query letters are best when they’re short and to the point. A published writer, she said she’d gotten away from the KISS method of querying (Keep It Simple, Stupid). The more I thought about her acronym, the more I realized it applied to [...]

Do you enjoy writing? Do you have that expert knowledge that are being sought for by internet users? Then, you can potentially make enormous amount of internet income by writing and selling your own ebooks online. Here’s how you can do that: 1. Pick lucrative topics. This is the best way to ensure that your [...]

Many beginners believe writing picture books are a breeze, but it requires a great deal of skill to pack a story into a few words. If writing a picture book is your dream, here are some tips to consider before you begin: * Keep things simple. You should be able to sum up your picture book’s [...]

People who love to write just can’t help themselves. You’re the kind of person who always has a notebook on hand – or should – to jot down those random thoughts, ideas and observations that you might forget if you don’t write them down as they flit through your mind. Like dreams, great writing topics [...]