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John Townsend: From Classroom Tales to 350 Books – An Interview with the Author and Playwright Powered by Rocket Fuel!
John’s path to becoming a writer is as intriguing as his stories. From early days as a teacher writing stories to engage reluctant readers.
14 min read
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Create Your Own You Wouldn’t Want To Be... Book Workshop for School Kids
Engage young minds with You Wouldn’t Want To Be... book workshop! Kids explore history, creativity, and teamwork by making their own book
10 min read
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Who Really Owns a Book? Why the UK 1988 Copyright Act Needs an Update for Today’s Creators
Imagine creating the blueprint for a book concept, compelling enough that the books become bestsellers - then your credit is removed.
4 min read
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David Antram: Book Maker,The Maverick Illustrator of the "You Wouldn't Want To Be..!" Series
David Antram is the celebrated illustrator who works in an astonishing variety of styles, yet he is perhaps best known for his caricatures.
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A Ghost in My Own Books: The Existential Adventures of a Schrödinger’s Cat/Author
In this strange business of ours, where we live and die by names, what irony to find myself suddenly nameless. A refresh, they called it.
6 min read
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How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property as a Children's Book Author?
Once your creative work is out there in the world, how do you ensure that your intellectual property (IP) is properly protected?
7 min read
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Behind the Pages: Shirley Willis on Art & Story
Shirley Willis Salariya has worked in a variety of art styles and always embraced experimentation.
20 min read
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The Art of Rejection: How to Use 'No' as Your Launchpad for Success
Most people encounter rejection in various forms throughout their lives, whether in small, everyday situations or more significant moments.
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Research Tips & Tricks for Writing Children's Historical Fiction & Non Fiction
To research for accuracy in a historical children's book, use primary sources, consult secondary sources, visit historical sites.
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What's new? What Are the Trends in Children's Book Publishing in 2025? by David Salariya
By the time 'Trends' are spotted - they are probably over or fading - so lets take a look at trends in children's book publishing for 2024.
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How to Publish a Children’s Book in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Authors
To prepare your children's novel for publishing, edit thoroughly, seek feedback from beta readers, and hire a professional editor.
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20 Tips for Writing Dialogue in Children’s Books
For children's book dialogue, use simple, age-appropriate language, keep sentences short, and avoid complex words.
9 min read
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Behind the Pages: Illustrator Carolyn Scrace Shares Her Top 10 Children’s Books (and the Stories Behind Them)
Illustrator and Writer Carolyn Scrace chooses her Top Ten Books from her wide portfolio of published work.
15 min read
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Names are powerful, they act as an identity marker and a kind of map, locating you in time and geography.
As creators of books, we invest not only our time and creativity but also a part of ourselves into our works, for us it is never ‘just a job
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