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July 25, 2020

What Dr. Seuss Can Teach Creators About Persistence and Success

Most creators experience the same uncomfortable moment. You pour time, effort, and hope into a project only to be met with rejection, criticism, silence, or disappointing results. It happens to writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creators of every kind. The question isn't whether setbacks will happen. The question is whether you'll keep going when they do. Few creative careers illustrate this better than Dr. Seuss. Today, his books are considered classics and his name is recognized around the world. But long before The Cat in the Hat became a household favorite, Theodor Seuss Geisel faced rejection, uncertainty, and years of slow progress. His journey reminds us that success rarely arrives as quickly as we hope and that some of the most influential creative work in history almost never made it into the world at all. If you've ever questioned your abilities, wondered whether your work matters, or felt discouraged by a lack of progress, Dr. Seuss's story offers a powerful reminder: persistence often matters far more than immediate success.

February 13, 2018

Lessons from Debbie Dadey: 166 Children’s Books, 42 Million Copies Sold

Debbie Dadey is one of the most successful children's authors of the modern era. Best known as the co-creator of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, she has published more than 160 traditionally published books and sold over 42 million copies worldwide. A former teacher and librarian, Debbie has spent decades helping young readers discover a love of books. In this interview, we discuss writing perseverance, traditional publishing, critique groups, finding time to write, working with co-authors, mentoring aspiring writers, and what it takes to build a long-term career in children's publishing. Although this conversation took place in 2018, the lessons about creativity, persistence, and professional growth remain just as relevant today.