
On the Blog
Welcome to my musings!
Here you’ll find interesting, fun and sometimes thought-provoking articles on all things
kids, literature and my own personal author journey - as well as guest posts from some of
my favourite author friends!
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Building your Author Brand: How to stand out in the Children's Book Market
Your Author Brand is the story behind your stories - and it’s what makes readers remember you, not just your book.
Building your Author Brand: How to stand out in the Children's Book Market
Your Author Brand is the story behind your stories - and it’s what makes readers remember you, not just your book.

From Idea to Manuscript: Getting your Picture Book started
You don’t need to be brilliant to start your children’s book, you just need to begin. This article gives you simple, no-pressure ways to move from idea to manuscript and...
From Idea to Manuscript: Getting your Picture Book started
You don’t need to be brilliant to start your children’s book, you just need to begin. This article gives you simple, no-pressure ways to move from idea to manuscript and...

How writing for kids can transform your life and career.
Discover how writing for children can unlock your creativity, confidence, and purposetoward a successful career.
How writing for kids can transform your life and career.
Discover how writing for children can unlock your creativity, confidence, and purposetoward a successful career.

How to Build a KidLit Career (Without chasing followers)
Let’s clear something up straight off the bat: you do not need 10k Instagram followers to get a publishing deal. There, I said it.
How to Build a KidLit Career (Without chasing followers)
Let’s clear something up straight off the bat: you do not need 10k Instagram followers to get a publishing deal. There, I said it.

Building a Standout Portfolio – Tips for Illustrators
llustrators! How do you build a portfolio that actually gets you noticed by art directors, agents, and publishers of children's literature?
Building a Standout Portfolio – Tips for Illustrators
llustrators! How do you build a portfolio that actually gets you noticed by art directors, agents, and publishers of children's literature?

Navigating the World of Children's Book Publishing
Publishing can feel like a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside a very confusing submission guideline. But don’t worry—I’m here to break it down.
Navigating the World of Children's Book Publishing
Publishing can feel like a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside a very confusing submission guideline. But don’t worry—I’m here to break it down.