Writing & Craft – Katie Davis

23Oct

How to Write Picture Books That Teach a Lesson Without Lecturing!

As an author and illustrator of children’s books, I know firsthand how powerful picture books can be in shaping young minds. Picture books are not just stories with pretty pictures; they are gateways to understanding the world, sparking imagination, and…

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23Oct

How to Write a Book: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Authors

Batch 1 Productivity Writing & Craft

Hey, aspiring authors! I know the idea of writing a book can seem like a huge, intimidating task, but trust me, it's totally doable with a bit of guidance and a whole lot of passion. I’ve been in your shoes,…

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7Jun

What is a Bad Title for a Picture Book?

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

Discover the importance of a good title for a picture book and why giving away the ending can diminish the stakes and reader engagement. Learn from an example and get tips on creating compelling titles.

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5May

What’s the Difference Between an Editor, a Copyeditor, and a Proofreader?

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

Whether you publish your book traditionally or publish it yourself, the best thing you can do for your writing career at this point is to hire an editor, copyeditor, and proofreader. But what’s the difference between them?

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19Apr

How to Publish a Children’s Book

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

Discover the importance of a good title for a picture book and why giving away the ending can diminish the stakes and reader engagement. Learn from an example and get tips on creating compelling titles.

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28Feb

How to Write a Children’s Book

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

If you are interested in learning how to write a children's book for any age group up to 18-years-old, you are certainly not alone. Over the last two decades, children’s literature has become one of the most popular genres for…

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11Jan

How a Christmas Card is Like Writing a Book

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

Every year we get all kinds of holiday and Christmas cards ––I bet you get them too––you know the ones with pictures of beautifully perfect families? There isn’t any gum stuck in Susie’s hair and you can hardly see where…

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10Jan

What Would Linda Sue Park Do?

Batch 1 Writing & Craft

When Linda Sue Park won the Newbery for A Single Shard she received the medal, as medalists do, at the annual ALA (American Library Association) conference. Her acceptance speech was so moving that many in the audience ended up sniffling.…

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3Sep

Grants for Author Visits

Appearances Batch 1 Literacy Teaching Writing & Craft

Once and a while I get requests from teachers about how they can apply for grants in order to afford an author visit. I'm not an expert on this topic, but I do know many teachers do this in order…

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