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Don’t Let Any Relative Critique Your Picture Book — And Here’s Why

Don’t Let Any Relative Critique Your Picture Book — And Here’s Why

Starr Balmer

Your friends, family, and colleagues may love you and appreciate your writing endeavors. But will they keep it real and give you the feedback you need? You may have worked...

Don’t Let Any Relative Critique Your Picture Book — And Here’s Why

Starr Balmer

Your friends, family, and colleagues may love you and appreciate your writing endeavors. But will they keep it real and give you the feedback you need? You may have worked...

What’s the Perfect Drink for Creatives?

What’s the Perfect Drink for Creatives?

Starr Balmer

Vodka, rum, coffee, and water are all consumed by creatives at some point. But which one gets your creative juices rolling?

What’s the Perfect Drink for Creatives?

Starr Balmer

Vodka, rum, coffee, and water are all consumed by creatives at some point. But which one gets your creative juices rolling?

Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make When Writing a Picture Book

Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make When Writing a Picture Book

Starr Balmer

Avoid these writing mishaps to prevent your readers from getting bored with your story.

Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make When Writing a Picture Book

Starr Balmer

Avoid these writing mishaps to prevent your readers from getting bored with your story.

Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For Writers

Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For Writers

Starr Balmer

You probably consume at least one of these a week to help you get through those tough days of writing.

Editor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For Writers

Starr Balmer

You probably consume at least one of these a week to help you get through those tough days of writing.

Editor’s Pick: 5 Picture Books To Use As Guides For Writing Your Story

Editor’s Pick: 5 Picture Books To Use As Guides For Writing Your Story

Starr Balmer

Don't be mesmerized by the cover of a picture book. Instead, find picture books with storylines that interest you and study the elements of the story from start to finish.

Editor’s Pick: 5 Picture Books To Use As Guides For Writing Your Story

Starr Balmer

Don't be mesmerized by the cover of a picture book. Instead, find picture books with storylines that interest you and study the elements of the story from start to finish.

The Key Element to Writing a Children’s Picture Book Series

The Key Element to Writing a Children’s Picture Book Series

Starr Balmer

Publishing a children’s picture book series (or any book series in whatever genre) is a great way to increase engagement and retain your existing readers (and possibly gain new readers)....

The Key Element to Writing a Children’s Picture Book Series

Starr Balmer

Publishing a children’s picture book series (or any book series in whatever genre) is a great way to increase engagement and retain your existing readers (and possibly gain new readers)....