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March 3, 2022
Creative blocks can be devastating if our livelihood relies on creative construction to make a living. The increased doubt that comes from our lack of ability to create and sustain a future spirals us downward. Creative blocks can even create a distorted sense of identity and self worth. While debilitating, creative blocks are very common and thankfully there is an easy way to break through.
October 15, 2021
Curious what life is like being an author? Wondering how experienced writers feel about their craft behind the scenes? In this interview roundup, six talented writers spill the beans on their love-hate relationship with writing, how they stay focused on writing when the muse doesn't speak, who they find encouraging in the often solo-endeavor of writing, and what they're most proud of in their literary journey. The answers will surprise you, guide you, and help you as the illustrious vale is pulled back.
May 18, 2021
Adria Goetz is no stranger to making magic in the publishing industry. Her many years of successful experience, insight, and talented cliental are well known. Book making magic is the essence in identifying great ideas, championing those ideas through the book making process, and delivering valuable stories to kids, families, and communities around the world. Literary Agent Adria Goetz shares perspectives and bares her soul in this eye-opening dive into her life as a book lover.
May 4, 2021
Have you ever struggled finding the right words to say to someone in a moment of grief? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with difficult situations in your own life? Join me and professional grief counselor and podcast show host Mandy Capehart for a deep dive into grief, growth, and how to cultivate a healthy mindset. Chock full of actionable tips and communication strategies, this interview will leave you feeling more equipped and capable of handling life's surprises.
March 2, 2021
What can writers learn from an author who has sold more than 3 million books, published over 50 titles, and spent four decades writing professionally? In this interview, bestselling children’s author, poet, speaker, and American Greetings Senior Editor Brian P. Cleary shares insights on writing concisely, copywriting, creativity, publishing, school visits, poetry, and the realities of making a living with words.
February 16, 2021
Becoming a published author is a common dream. Writing children's books, a common passion. But for the few who have captured writing children's books as a lifestyle and made kidlit a primary focus in their life, day after day, there is much to be gleamed. Sharing experiences, lessons learned, and a traditionally published author journey with us today is prolific kidlit author and Storystorm challenge creator, Tara Lazar. If I could sum up this interview in one word, it would be raw. The next 2,000+ words you'll embrace will peel back not only the publishing curtain but also the curtain of life. And perhaps by the end, you'll embrace writing as a part of your life, not just something you do when there's time.
February 2, 2021
Author and illustrator Shay Fan has worked in branding, public relations, and content strategy for companies like Skype and YouTube while building her own career in children’s publishing. In this interview, Shay shares what marketers, writers, and creators can learn about communication, audience trust, branding, and storytelling from both the corporate and publishing worlds.
October 1, 2020
Could you use some writing inspiration? Maybe you've hit a slump. Or maybe you've lost the joy of writing among the piles of deadlines and deliverables. A unique satisfaction comes from expressing our innermost thoughts through words. A great way to achieve just that is with a writing prompt and writing contest. Today kicks off the annual KidLit Fall Writing Frenzy, where many experienced book lovers donate their time and talent to submission winners. Here's your chance, and mine, to not only let our hearts, minds, and souls be stirred but to also see what works of art our fellow writers in the #WritingCommunity create. Jump in for all the details!