Journal

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

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.

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.

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

The Fragility of Ideas At the heart of this metaphor ‘An Egg is a Dream’  is the whimsy of fragility. an idea starts small and grows.

I look at the publishing career of Patricia Borlenghi, her career in foreign rights, and as the founder of Patrician Press.

Difficult topics have always been part of the mix. From the loss of a parent in "Bambi" to the themes of war and displacement.

Most people encounter rejection in various forms throughout their lives, whether in small, everyday situations or more significant moments.

To research for accuracy in a historical children's book, use primary sources, consult secondary sources, visit historical sites.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...