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I am a children's writer & illustrator, an educator, and the Regional Advisor of SCBWI Northern New England (ME, VT, NH). I report on kidlitosphere news and events, review newly launched YA, MG, craft, and picture books, and post about the writer's life (women, work, & family). Please subscribe, follow me on Twitter or Facebook and spread the word!Twitter Updates
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A Winner for the Totally Awesome Teacher/Reader Guide Service! and 3 Tips for Online Give-aways
A super congratulations to Erin Hagar who won the Totally Awesome Teacher/Reader Guide. I happened to know that in addition to being a wonderful writer, Erin is also a wonderful educator. I look forward to working with her on a … Continue reading
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Tagged Author/Illustrator Services, blogging, giveaways, hints, marketing, media, Teacher/Reader Guides, writing coach
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Illustrator Hints from Publisher Dean Lunt of Islandport Press
On Wednesday I had the pleasure of Dean Lunt’s company. Dean is the Publisher of Islandport Press which publishes titles for Children and Young Adults such as: Dean and I had a great conversation about the ever-changing publishing industry, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dean Lunt, illustration, illustrators, Islandport Press, kidlit, Maine Publishers, marketing, postcards
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Member Monday: Getting the most from Social Media
This weekend I had lunch with some wonderful, experienced NESCBWI writers and illustrators who are, like many in the industry, a little overwhelmed and perplexed by social media. They wonder if they have to do everything– Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Goodreads… … Continue reading
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Tagged blogs, facebook, marketing, member monday, ROI, social media, technology, time management, twitter
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Member Monday: Google Me, Baby
Come on, you know you want to…. Everyone is doing it… Google yourself. If you haven’t taken the time to type your name (in all its forms including any screen names you use on bulletin boards and listserves) into the … Continue reading
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Tagged marketing, member monday, search engine optimization, technology
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Member Monday: Quick Links Version
Good morning friends! I’m on a final push with my WIP so I’m keeping today short, and informative with links to other important stuff. 1. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the upcoming call for proposals for the … Continue reading
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Tagged awards, book launch, CFP, conference, grants, marketing, pal member, scbwi, workshop proposals
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Procrastination
Hello. I should totally be writing as I had an extremely successful writing day on Tuesday and this is my other big chunk ‘o time day. But as usual, interesting cyber stuff keeps creeping into my time. (Often thanks to … Continue reading
