Beth Norling, illustrator and author author of children's books, answers 10 quick questions for us… Read Beth's full interview about writing and illustrating for children's books here. When are you at your happiest? Sitting on the back step first thing in the morning, with a cup … [Read more...] about 10 Quick Questions with Beth Norling…
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In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…
I met Beth Norling one cold, foggy evening at a CCBA Blue Mountains gathering, where she was being honoured for her contribution to the children's book industry, as an illustrator. Our friendship began in front of the open fire in the vintage lounge room at The Carrington hotel … [Read more...] about In conversation with children’s books illustrator, Beth Norling…
Part 2: Approach an agent or publisher…what to do?
In Part 1 of this article, we talked about approaching an agent. Now it's time to nut-out what it means to approach a publisher, and whether this is the right option for you. Should I submit my unsolicited MS to publishers before an agent? The downside to agents is that … [Read more...] about Part 2: Approach an agent or publisher…what to do?
Part 1: Approach an agent or a publisher…what to do?
I get asked this question a lot. And my general response is to say that it is a personal choice. Once you have completed your manuscript (MS), edited it and perfected it (and potentially sought professional manuscript development), there are four pathways (as I see it) open to … [Read more...] about Part 1: Approach an agent or a publisher…what to do?
Children’s Publishing: Creative Kids’ Tales
Georgie Donaghey is the founder, editor and author of Creative Kids Tales; a one-stop shop for emerging children's authors and illustrators. It provides an opportunity to create or expand children's authors and illustrators online presence and start building a community of … [Read more...] about Children’s Publishing: Creative Kids’ Tales