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.

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. 

Prioritizing Trust as a Proofreader

Prioritizing Trust as a Proofreader

ByKnikki Hernandez

Picture this. You’re finally finished with that manuscript you’ve been working on in little spurts for the last decade. After all, that’s all a busy season of life will allow for—little bits of writing here and there. Through tears of relief, you sit in wonder as you type out those final words and watch the last page roll through the printer.