How to Write a Children’s Picture Book in 14 Days
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How to Write a Children’s Picture Book in 14 Days

ByKnikki Hernandez

While most picture books contain valuable lessons for children, a content book is focused primarily on educational value. For example, content books for children ages 0-4, might focus on basic shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. For slightly older children (5-7), content books shift into early readers that contain simple sentences and controlled language that teach content. For example, they might contain a lesson about historical figures, geography, cultural traditions, or science.

10 Tips To Proofread Your Own Work
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10 Tips To Proofread Your Own Work

ByKnikki Hernandez

As a professional copy editor and proofreader, I always advocate for hiring a vetted proofreader to review your work because they will catch more errors and inconsistencies, but if you decide to proof your own work, I have some tips that will help you answer some of those pesky questions like “Should I use a comma between two adjectives?”, “When should I spell out numbers?” and “When is it appropriate to use a semicolon in a list?”

Building a Strong Author-Editor Relationship: 5 Tips for Success
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Building a Strong Author-Editor Relationship: 5 Tips for Success

ByKnikki Hernandez

A good editor does more than just check spelling and grammar; they establish a close and trusting relationship with the author. The editor serves as a sounding board for ideas, and an experienced guide and a mentor who helps the author critically address the important elements of their manuscript to create a polished and marketable finished product.