Episode 42: Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Book Marketing Consultant

Episode 42: Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Book Marketing Consultant

How do new authors find their ideal readers? Jenn Hanson-dePaula guides you through the steps of elevating your book promo! Tune in to hear her take on what marketing is and isn’t, tips for building your social media platform (including valuable advice on what to post), and why you should have a newsletter.

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  Writers Conference Recovery

Writers Conference Recovery

There are plenty of articles online writers conference preparation—what to pack, what to wear, how to behave, and how to get the most out of your experience. But what about after the conference is over?

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Episode 41: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, NYT Bestselling Author/Illustrator

Episode 41: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, NYT Bestselling Author/Illustrator

NYT bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka shares the challenges and gratifications of reaching across different age categories and the importance of illustrations in storytelling. Listen to hear his tips on writing within established franchises (like Star Wars), how to pivot a picture book idea into a graphic novel series, and memoir writing.

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How Long Should a Book Be?
Episode 40: Danielle Marietta, Creator of Books & Things Publishing

Episode 40: Danielle Marietta, Creator of Books & Things Publishing

Danielle Marietta joins the podcast to discuss Books & Things Publishing, the children’s book sphere, and the importance of promoting diverse authors. Tune in to learn more about Danielle’s writing journey, and her tips on self-publishing, social media marketing, and connecting with your target audience.

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How to Write a Rhyming Picture Book

How to Write a Rhyming Picture Book

When done well, rhyming picture books are snappy, quotable, and fun to read. Children retain the words more easily and begin to identify patterns and sounds: a real treat. The problem? Writing a good rhyming picture book is much trickier than it looks.

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Organize Your TBR: Writer's Edition

Organize Your TBR: Writer's Edition

Getting your reading life together is particularly important for writers, because reading widely and voraciously is one of the best ways to learn your craft. But there are so many books! How do you prioritize what to read?

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Picture Books That Sing: You Don’t Have to be a Poet to Write a Picture Book in Verse

Picture Books That Sing: You Don’t Have to be a Poet to Write a Picture Book in Verse

Picture books are so fun to read aloud! Readers can play with the volume, pitch, and inflection of their voices to give the verses maximum effect.

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Changing Literary Agents
Writing Under a Pseudonym
Episode 11: Erin Entrada Kelly, Middle Grade Author
Marketing Your Book With Emily Enger
Episode 10: Brittany Thurman, Picture Book Author

Episode 10: Brittany Thurman, Picture Book Author

Debut picture book author Brittany Thurman discusses writing about complex issues for a young audience, bias in the publishing industry, and supporting Black writers.

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Marketing To Libraries

Marketing To Libraries

If you’ve written a book, you’re probably considering marketing to libraries—especially if you’re a self-published author. As such, you’re the direct link between your work and the rest of the world—no fancy marketing departments to help you out.

So how do you approach marketing to libraries?

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Episode 20: Rachel Orr, YA and Children's Literary Agent
Episode 19: Chuck Sambuchino, Freelance Editor and Publishing Expert
Communicating with Literary Agents
Growing From Aspiring Writer to Published Author with Rebecca Ansari

Growing From Aspiring Writer to Published Author with Rebecca Ansari

Debut middle grade author Rebecca Ansari chats with Mary about the journey from aspiring writer to published author, MG craft insights, and what new things she has in the works!

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