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Renée James is the talented Australian children’s author of Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican. Her book was featured as one of the best-reviewed books by IndieReader in May, she has been reviewed on a number of book blogs, and has been featured on the Clarence Valley Independent! Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican touches on the impact of…
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Whether you are published, in the process, or only just thinking about it – here are some tips & tricks for all children’s authors. 1 . YOUR AUTHOR BRAND Your author brand gives your readers insight into who you are! Creating something that showcases your personality is key. As a children’s author, you may also…
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When meeting with author Irony James about her upcoming inspirational novel #imatter: Unicorns Live Here, she posed the question of not only what resources were available to her as an author, but also what resources were available to her as an author of colour. Irony is passionate about being a black, female author, and wanted…
Jennifer Chapin The Poet & The Angel 1. Describe your book in one sentence. It is an elegy of love and redemption and tells the story of a little girl who sees the wounded spirit of a slain poet huddled near a fountain in Granada, Spain. She befriends him to give him his voice back.…
By Cassie Smith Having an author website is a bit like a business card – it establishes credibility, a point of contact, and an opportunity to showcase your work. It can be well-agreed that in 2020, having an online presence as an author is essential, and an author website no exception. As an author, you…
Stargazer By David Scott 1. Describe your book in one sentence. My story is an honest account of having lived every moment to the fullest and never letting negatives stop my drive to be happy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. How were you planning to promote and market your book before the COVID crisis?⠀ In much the same way,…
Tips on how to successfully promote your book in online forums Online forums offer a huge opportunity for writers and poets to share their work, expertise, and advice with others as well as engage with readers and authors. Many online communities are dedicated to specific subjects where people go to seek information, share their experiences, opinions, and…
School’s out and many are packing up the car en route to their next summer vacation. Meanwhile, the book you’ve spent the winter editing, revising and finalizing was just released this spring and your marketing plan is set and ready to be executed. As you glance at the calendar you realize the 3-week overseas holiday…