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(Updated October 6, 2020 – also see reader comments in reply to the original post) The quandary: You want to support someone’s new book and as much as you’d like to buy it, you can’t. Perhaps you can’t justify the cost of the new book right now. Perhaps your author friend is . . .
I recently did a livestream showing why 32 pages is the standard for picture books, and what this means for picture book creators. In case it helps anyone, the archived version is above. Basic reason: 32 pages can all be printed on a single sheet of paper, making it cost-effective. . . .
I hope you’re all doing well out there! I’m sure I’m not the only who had trouble focusing earlier in the pandemic. Getting back on track these days, including making sure my backup system is working. Do your backups, everyone!
To others who go thru self-doubt during the creative process: be kind to yourself & stay in your bubble while creating. Revise/angst about the industry LATER.
GIVEAWAY (U.S. only): Karla is giving away a copy of Marie Curie And The Power Of Persistence, written by Karla Valenti and illustrated by Annalisa Beghelli! [EDIT: Giveaway is now over.] Karla Arenas Valenti was born and raised in Mexico. Since then she has put down roots in a number of countries she . . .
Happy launch day to Marcie Colleen, whose THE BEAR’S GARDEN with Alison Oliver launches from Imprint/Macmillan today! Marcie Colleen is the award-winning picture book author of Penguinaut! (illustrated by Emma Yarlett) and Love, Triangle (illustrated by Bob Shea), as well as the Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series. She teaches Writing Children’s Picture Books for the University . . .