This Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet is inspired by a magazine article I just wrote on using social media on a deeper level for writers and authors. If you are a writer (aspiring, emerging, or even experienced)…it’s handy to follow hashtags to connect with other authors and follow industry news. Use these Writer…
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Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources
These Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources come from the “Breaking In” panel at CANSCAIP’s 2016 Packaging you Imagination Conference (yes, I was one of the panelists!). 1) KIDLIT CONFERENCES OLA SuperConference (Ontario Library Association) – Feb. 1-4, 2017, Toronto One of the biggest conferences in Canada, you’ll find most–if not all–of…
Tips on How To Publish A Book
These Tips on How To Publish A Book are for your inner author. After winning the 2016 Silver Birch Honour Award…I’m back to the grind of sending queries and writing proposals. These Tips on How To Publish A Book helped me get my first two book deals…and maybe they can help you get your own book…
The Business of Writing and Blogging
The Business of Writing and Blogging (and how to make money doing it) – hot topic n’est pas? Whether you are an aspiring author or experience blogged there’s always the need to learn more about the business behind the creativity. And yes, it is a business. A few tips on The Business of Writing and Blogging……
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee
Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee 2016! This is HUGE dear readers. HUGE! Oct. 15 (today) the Ontario Library Association announced the 2016 Forest of Reading nominees and I am included in the Silver Birch (non-fiction) category for my 1st book Boredom Busters (Cico Books, 2014). This is one of those things where it is…
Parent Club Profiles: Karma Brown
Name please. Karma Brown Your Website? www.karmakbrown.com What’s your specialty? (work-wise – you’re probably pretty special at a lot of things) My speciality is turning words into stories. And though it’s nice of you to say, I’m not that special at a lot of things. Except making muffins. I make a mean banana muffin. Best thing…
40 Writing and Blog Prompts
Whether you are writing a book or working on your own blog – sometimes you hit the inspirational wall. What’s the cure for writer’s block? These 40 Writing and Blog Prompts might help you get your creative juices flowing again… 40 Writing and Blog Prompts Honestly, my best writing prompt is to walk away from my computer….
Parent Club Profiles: Robert Munsch
A few years ago, I had the honour to interview Robert Munsch (yes, Robert Munsch of “The Paper Bag Princess” and “Love You Forever” and “Stephanie’s Ponytail” and “I Have To Go” and bunches of books more). I decided to write a transcript of my favourite Robert Munsch quotes to share with you (and all…
Vlogging Tip The Paper Clip Tip
I don’t know if it’s crazy or good or crazy-good that I’m sharing vlogging tips as I discover vlogging tips…but this little gem of advice is a keeper….Vlogging Tip The Paper Clip Tip. It’s cheap, easy, portable…and just helps make vlogging easier. Aside: the video I mention in the vlog is being edited by the…
Parent Club Trailer
I am le terrible at public speaking (ironic – because I won my Gr. 8 public speaking contest). I’m pretty much a scaredy-cat at heart. Or hobbit. Perhaps a bit of both. Public speaking is my weak point. So, what am I doing about it?!…I’m going to overcome my scaredy-cat-hobbit-public-speaking-phobia. Thus…I introduce you to my Parent…
Best Times To Post On Social Media
Engagement is everything when it comes to blogging and writing. You want to promote your posts and pictures at the best engagement times of the day on social media. Through experience and research, I’ve created this social cheat sheet Best Times To Post On Social Media… Best Times To Post On Social Media Really, you should…
Favourite Free Fonts Spring
These Favourite Free Fonts Spring are perfect for invitations, cards, scrapbooking, poster making, DIY projects, blog inspiration and more. Favourite Free Fonts Spring KBLovitdown Architects Daughter Bubblegum Sans Mathilde Curlz MT Pharmacy Ravie Simply Glamerous Jenna Sue DK Crayon Crumble KBPLanetEarth The fonts above are available for free download from sites like Font Squirrel and/or…