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How to Get Your Manuscript Selected for the I Can Read! Book Program - video
Diane Z. Shore
Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels that address every stage of reading for children. Author Diane Z. Shore had a manuscript ready that she thought could be a beginning...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
How to Get Your Manuscript Selected for the I Can Read! Book Program - podcast
Diane Z. Shore
Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, I Can Read! books are organized into color-coded levels that address every stage of reading for children. Author Diane Z. Shore had a manuscript ready that she thought could be a beginning...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
Using Humor and Heart in a Graphic Novel to Appeal to Middle-Grade Readers
Rob Harrell
Cartoonist, author, and illustrator Rob Harrell is known not only for his popular comic strip Big Top , but also for his critically acclaimed graphic novels and novels for children. His work includes Monster on the Hill , Life of Zarf , Batpig , and...
over 2 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
Example Process for Creating Book Illustrations - podcast
Steve Tansley
Lavidge Senior Interactive Art Director Steve Tansley shares his illustration process on a recent children's book project. On most book projects, he works in tandem with the writer as the story is evolving. The key to a good collaboration is the ability...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Illustrations
Example Process for Creating Book Illustrations - video
Steve Tansley
Lavidge Senior Interactive Art Director Steve Tansley shares his illustration process on a recent children's book project. On most book projects, he works in tandem with the writer as the story is evolving. The key to a good collaboration is the ability...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Illustrations
Writing Convincing and Authentic Characters: The Children Bob Moses Led - video
William Heath
Award-winning author William Heath believes that the mark of a good novelist is being able to write effectively about people that aren't you. That includes writing about the opposite gender, other ethnicities, or other generations. At the core of a...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Writing Convincing and Authentic Characters: The Children Bob Moses Led - podcast
William Heath
Award-winning author William Heath believes that the mark of a good novelist is being able to write effectively about people that aren't you. That includes writing about the opposite gender, other ethnicities, or other generations. At the core of a...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Book Advertising 101: Planning a Book Advertising Campaign
Beth Kallman Werner
In this webinar session, Author Connections President and book marketing advisor Beth Kallman Werner covers the basics of print and online advertising for new title discovery. From budget planning and execution tips, to where to advertise, audience targeting...
over 4 years ago
Advertising
Internet
6 Steps for Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the New Year
Sheri Fink
Being a successful author these days requires more than just writing & selling books. In this session, best-selling children’s author Sheri Fink shares the top six steps for achieving goals and finding success as an author. Learn strategies to increase...
over 4 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Goal Setting and Process
The Requirements for Books to be Included in a Public Library Collection
Sarah Moore
When the collection development staff at a public library considers adding a book to their collection, several criteria are assessed, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. First and foremost, a book must have some independent reviews from major...
over 7 years ago
Distribution & Sales
Libraries
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