Authors

Oct 4
5 min

What is the best role in publishing to suit a writer?

What is the best role in publishing to suit a writer? Senior Editor and YA author, Kesia Lupo, gives us her insights.

Sep 18
7 min

I want to be… a children's book author

Alice Hemming, a children's book author, shares her experiences of writing across age groups - from picture books to teen fiction.

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Aug 30
7 min

I want to be… a freelancer

Alli Brydon is a freelance children’s book editor and author who has worked in children’s publishing for 15 years, both in the US and UK.

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Aug 28
6 min

I want to be… a freelance author and editor

Laura Baker works from home as a freelance author and editor for children’s books. She talks about her workload and how she got started.

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Aug 8
5 min

Aspiring authors: Part A

For us to answer all of your questions around being published as a picture book author, here is the first in our "Aspiring authors" series.

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Jul 17
4 min

Are agents important?

Abi Fellows, Literary Agent at The Good Literary Agency, talks about why they are.

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Jul 14
3 min

Four tips for aspiring picture book authors

Are you a picture book author looking to maximise the appeal of your writing? Then read on...

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