Why Children’s Publishing Keeps Evolving Emma Walton Hamilton September 29, 2026 Children’s literature is constantly changing. The books being published today differ dramatically from those published even twenty years ago. This… Read more
How Books Become Bestsellers Emma Walton Hamilton September 22, 2026 Many writers dream about seeing the words “bestselling author” attached to their name. But bestseller lists are far more complicated… Read more
Why Picture Book Authors Rarely Work Directly With Illustrators Emma Walton Hamilton September 15, 2026 One of the most surprising aspects of picture book publishing for many new authors is discovering that they often have… Read more
Why the Publishing Process Takes So Long Emma Walton Hamilton September 8, 2026 One of the biggest surprises for debut authors is discovering how slooooooowly traditional publishing moves. Writers often imagine that once… Read more
Why So Many Writers Teach, Freelance, or Wear Multiple Hats Emma Walton Hamilton September 1, 2026 One of the most persistent myths about publishing is the idea that published authors automatically earn a living from book… Read more
How Much Creative Control Do Authors Really Have? Emma Walton Hamilton August 25, 2026 Aspiring authors are often nervous about the possibility of losing creative control once they enter the publishing world. Will editors… Read more
Why Reading Current Books Is Essential for Writers Emma Walton Hamilton August 18, 2026 One of the most important things a writer can do is deceptively simple: Read. And not just the classics. Writers… Read more
What Makes a Children’s Book Enduring? Emma Walton Hamilton August 11, 2026 Publishing professionals often distinguish between books that are “marketable” and books that are “lasting.” The two are not always the… Read more
