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The Truth About Making Books for Kids*

*According to me, just one guy, so far

May 23 •

Big Bike, Little Bike Cover Reveal

As many people come to find out, one of the weirder quirks of the publishing industry to outsiders is that there is very little contact, if at all…

Jul 19, 2024 •

Crafting an Illustration Portfolio

1/2 part how-to, 1/2 part don't do

Jul 12, 2024 •

Preparing for Querying Success

A mostly true account of the time I queried my literary agent (Part 2)

Jan 19, 2024 •

How I Queried My Literary Agent

A tale full of intrigue, doubt, and success (Part 1)

Jan 12, 2024 •

Creativity is Hard and That's Good?

What I learned making the art for a book I can't talk about yet

Oct 27, 2023 •

It's a (Comparison) Trap!

Dealing with jealousy in children's publishing

Sep 15, 2023 •

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