Identify Obstacles to Find Success
Storyteller Academy students and instructors share the obstacles they’ve overcome to reach success as children’s book creators.
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Instructor Stories: Julie Downing
Julie Downing, one of our Illustration instructors, shares how she set up her art studio to work without distraction. Book giveaway included!
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Instructor Stories: Ken Lamug
Myrna introduces Ken Lamug as the instructor for Storyteller Academy’s upcoming course on graphic novels. Book giveaway included!
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Student Success Stories: Todd Sturgell
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Todd Sturgell about his debut picture book, Except Antartica. This success story includes a giveaway and QueryTracker information.
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Five Storytelling Techniques for Children’s Books
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares award-winning author/illustrator Arree Chung’s five storytelling techniques for writing great children’s books.
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Student Success Stories: Laurie Elmquist
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster interviews Laurie Elmquist about the release of her third board book, City Baby. This post includes a board book giveaway.
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Proven Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Storyteller Academy’s Cindy Ritsko shares proven strategies from several authors and author/illustrators for overcoming the dreaded writer’s block.
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Set, Track, and Achieve Your Writing Goals
Storyteller Academy’s Amy Flynn shares how she sets and tracks achievable goals to prioritize her writing time. Includes link to Amy’s goal planning template.
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Author Royalty Earnings in Traditional Publishing and Self-Publishing
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares Arree Chung’s video of real publishing numbers and strategies, including his own recent royalty statements.
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Finding Inspiration in Your Creative Space
Storyteller Academy’s Myrna Foster shares Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s video tour of her art studio and her tips for finding inspiration in your creative space.
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