by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing
One of the hard parts of writing a book is keeping yourself on task so the vision in your head becomes words on the page. Here are eight ideas for how you can keep your will to write strong and steady when you feel it starting to slip away. Set aside time every day,...
by Carol | Aug 15, 2025 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing, Industry Advice
A storyboard for a picture book is a page-by-page visual blueprint of the entire book. It functions as a master plan, combining rough sketches or illustration prompts with the corresponding story text to show how the narrative will unfold across the 32 (or more)...
by Carol | Aug 14, 2025 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing, Industry Advice
This post breaks down the distinctions between early reader and middle-grade chapter books. Think of these as handy tips rather than hard-and-fast rules—every reader and every book is different. The real goal is to captivate young readers’ imaginations and make the...
by Carol | Apr 17, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration
Just like a plant needs healthy soil, water, and plenty of sunshine to thrive, your mind needs the right environment to tap into its creative potential. Cultivating a writing environment that is always there for you allows you to keep that momentum that drives you to...
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration, Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion
Creativity is the quality or power to create. We are all creative beings. We create ourselves anew every day through our actions (or lack of action) and interactions with the world and one another. There are many levels and types of creativity, or creative expression....
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing
If you aren’t set on complete silence when you write, having proper background sound can help keep you focused and in a creative mindset. Choices include lyrical music, instrumental music, nature sounds, and even white noise. There are numerous apps and websites...
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