Journal

The UK's 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) reflect the creative and technological working processes of the late 20th Century.

Creating, designing and writing for reluctant readers requires creativity, empathy, and a few innovative techniques.

Once upon a time, a long time ago storytelling for children was dominated by magical kingdoms, brave knights, and fire-breathing dragons.

Writing for children with special needs presents unique and fulfilling challenges. Whether you’re creating a story, an educational resource,

Muriel Rukeyser wrote, "that stories, not atoms, comprise the universe." In her 1968 poem "The Speed of Darkness".

Once your creative work is out there in the world, how do you ensure that your intellectual property (IP) is properly protected?

Young children are remarkabl visual readers. They can absorb busy scenes and bold, simple images with the same ease.

The idea of Victor Frankenstein's notebook intrigued me and I started to think about what a student of anatomy would learn 19th Century.

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.

To get your children's book into UK schools and libraries, ensure high-quality content, gather positive reviews.

Whether you're an established writer or illustrator, or just starting out, leveraging social media platforms can boost your work.

To prepare your children's novel for publishing, edit thoroughly, seek feedback from beta readers, and hire a professional editor.

For children's book dialogue, use simple, age-appropriate language, keep sentences short, and avoid complex words.

Illustrator and Writer Carolyn Scrace chooses her Top Ten Books from her wide portfolio of published work.

To keep young readers engaged, maintain a balanced pace by starting with a strong hook, using varying sentence structures.

In today's digital age, self-publishing has become a growing way for aspiring authors and illustrators to bring their stories to life...

A Step-by-Step Guide To The 'Inside Story' Of ‘The Spectacular Visual Guides’ Series And How To Create a children’s history book series.

What Are The Best Font Choices For Text in Children's Books? When it comes to designing text in children's books, every font matters.

People who work with children aren't usually considered to be less skilful than those who do the same work with adults, so why is it the...

Graphic Design: Changing the World One Pixel at a Time Graphic design permeates our daily lives, making its presence felt and its...