Cover Reveal for Ken Lamug’s MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM: BORN TO BE BAD
We’re excited for this cover reveal of the first book in Ken Lamug’s MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM graphic novel series: BORN TO BE BAD. Enter to win a copy!
Instructor Stories: Ben Clanton
Myrna Foster introduces the award-winning Ben Clanton. Ben taught our new “Creating Characters” mini-class. There is a book giveaway included.
Student Success Stories: Amanda Malek-Ahmadi
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Amanda Malek-Ahmadi about her picture book. This post includes a giveaway of Amanda’s debut book, 10 BALLET DANCERS.
Instructor Stories: Miranda Paul
Myrna Foster introduces our new Nonfiction Picture Books mini-class instructor, the award-winning Miranda Paul.
Instructor Stories: Laurie Keller
Myrna Foster introduces the award-winning Laurie Keller. Laurie taught our new Writing Humor mini-class and could be mentoring a critique group this term. There is a book giveaway included.
Student Success Stories: Julianne Winter
Myrna Foster interviews Storyteller Academy student Julianne Winter about her illustrated illustrated chapter book. This post includes a giveaway of Julianne’s debut as an author/illustrator, TALES OF WHIMSY: BOOK ONE: WISHWEAVER.
Manuscript Format for Submissions or Queries
Myrna Foster shares some tips from Jim Averbeck and herself on how to format your children’s book manuscript for an agent or editor.
Children’s Book Ideas: 4 Ways to Generate New Ones
Myrna Foster shares Arree Chung’s Post-it Note Exercise, her favorite idea picture book idea blog, and other ways to generate new picture book ideas.
How to Finish Creative Projects
Rejection isn’t fun. Myrna Foster shares five ways that readers can protect their mental health and turn rejection into a learning experience that leads to success.
Five Healthy Ways to Deal with Rejection
Rejection isn’t fun. Myrna Foster shares five ways that readers can protect their mental health and turn rejection into a learning experience that leads to success.