Writers often get asked this question: Where do you get your ideas?But it's a tricky one to answer. Why? Because ideas usually don’t arrive fully formed.They come in fragments. The Myth of the Lightning Bolt We love the story of the sudden, perfect idea—the one that lands with...
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January invites lists. Target word counts. Submission goals.And while goals absolutely have their place, I want to offer you something that I’ve...
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As the final days of the year wind down, you may feel caught between two impulses: the urge to “get it all...
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Let’s be honest: November through December can be a whirlwind. Family gatherings, travel, school events, gift-giving, emotional highs and lows… it’s a...
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There’s something powerful about turning the page on a new year. It invites reflection, intention, and (hopefully) a renewed connection to our...
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Before we launch into the new year with fresh goals and shiny new ideas, let’s take a moment to pause and look...
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As writers, we often focus so intently on craft, revisions, and submission strategy that we forget to pause and appreciate the people...
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One of the most common misconceptions among picture book writers — especially those new to the field — is that the author...
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Nonfiction picture books have never been more vibrant, imaginative, or in demand. From lyrical biographies to explorations of science, history, and nature,...
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When a picture book works—really works—it feels almost effortless. The story flows, the voice sings, and the art and text come together...
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