Starr Balmer-Chore4 minTop 5 Mistakes Writers Make When Writing a Picture BookAvoid these writing mishaps to prevent your readers from getting bored with your story
Starr Balmer-Chore2 minStop Writing Picture Books Longer Than 1,000 Words. Here’s Why.Your picture book might be too long for young readers and listeners. Find out why it may need to be shortened.
Starr Balmer-Chore2 minWhy the Opening Line in Picture Books is Everything: Plus 3 Ways of Writing itYour readers are smart. Yet their attention spans won’t keep them still for long. So, your book needs to grab their attention. Fast. . .
Starr Balmer-Chore3 minRead More Picture Books: The First Step Before Writing OneAnd when I say “read other picture books,” I mean “analyze numerous picture books and dissect them.”
Starr Balmer-Chore3 minEditor’s Pick: Top 5 Foods + Quick Meal Tips For WritersDon't worry. You've probably eaten one of these this week to help you get through those tough days of writing without you realizing it.
Starr Balmer-Chore4 min3 Important Costs You Can't Avoid When Funding Your Picture Book"As an independent children's picture book author, funding my own book was super easy and cheap" ― said no picture book author ever, most...
Starr Balmer-Chore2 minWhat’s the Perfect Drink for Creatives?Vodka, rum, coffee, and water are all consumed by creatives at some point. But which one gets your creative juices rolling?
Starr Balmer-Chore3 minDon’t Let Any Relative Critique Your Picture Book — And Here’s WhyYour friends, family, and colleagues may love you. But will they keep it real and give you the feedback you need?
