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Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense

From chocolate stashes to animal trivia, here’s what fuels the middle-grade magic. Being a children’s author is a little bit like living in a storybook yourself. It involves imagination, a dash of magic, and more notebooks than anyone really needs (but buys anyway). Whether you’re writing about owls, wild adventures, or mysterious forests, there areContinue reading “Things About Being a Children’s Author That Just Make Sense”

‘Showing up’ for your ideal reader/customer

Authentic content is one of those buzzwords/phrases that has been thrown around a fair bit over the past couple of years. But when you break it down, it’s about being there for your ideal customer/reader/client and giving them not only something of value but insights into the everyday. Do people really want to see myContinue reading “‘Showing up’ for your ideal reader/customer”

What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers

Emerging voices, new voices, fresh voices… What do these things actually mean when it comes to book writing? Many authors talk about honing their voice and finding their voice; making their story stand out from the various others on the shelf. In this instance, I’m talking about the author voice, not the character voice orContinue reading “What inspires my writing: mystery & magic for middle-grade readers”

Top bookish podcasts and blogs to follow: why connections are so important in the arts

Writing can often be a lonely gig—at home, late at night or early morning, snippets of time between day jobs and school pickups. There’s also a fair amount of ‘waiting’. Waiting to share news about signing with an agent, waiting to reveal a book deal, waiting to hear the outcome of a writing grant… However,Continue reading “Top bookish podcasts and blogs to follow: why connections are so important in the arts”

Consistency is key, content is king: My TOP 5 TIPS on websites & social media management

When you first embarked on your writing journey, you may have thought that finishing the manuscript/book would be the hard part. *Insert laughter here* Social media is now so ingrained in everyday life that first-time (and, in many cases, established) authors must also take into consideration their online brand. If the querying trenches, writers’ block,Continue reading “Consistency is key, content is king: My TOP 5 TIPS on websites & social media management”

Mood boards & Insta tips: How Printable helped kickstart my author brand

Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to attend the Queensland Writers Centre Printable program, with a focus on all things brand positioning, audience and graphics. Launched in 2020, this annual program offers a full-day, interactive workshop, and is suitable for published and unpublished authors. From mood boards and elevator pitches to the power ofContinue reading “Mood boards & Insta tips: How Printable helped kickstart my author brand”