Audra E. Balson has a passion for teaching kids about geology. In fact, that was the purpose of her first picture book, Rock, Recycle, Repeat!—to get kids interested in rocks. Her passion recently led to her getting the attention of her local news channel, ABC 27 WHTM...
The start of a new year offers a unique opportunity to start over. If you’re an author and want your writing journey to look a little different this year, consider these New Year’s resolutions for writers. Write More: The Most Obvious Resolution for...
Do you plan to quote something from someone else’s book, song, or other piece of work? That’s fine. Usually. Just make sure you’re citing sources in your book properly. Here are a few things to consider. When Citing Sources, Style Matters The purpose of citing sources...
If you choose to offer your book on Amazon, becoming an Amazon best-seller is a good idea. By reaching that milestone, your book gets seen by more potential customers, leading to more sales and ongoing best-seller status. But how exactly does this work, and how does...
Your characters smile too much. More than Mona Lisa. They also grin, nod, and shrug on every other page. Don’t believe it? Do a quick search to see how often your characters do these common actions in your manuscript. Go ahead, we’ll wait. Okay, Your...
