Original interview on KeepWritingKidlit.com published September 23, 2026 Why pre-published writers and illustrators need websites I never had a web presence before, and I never wanted one. I figured one day I’d have an author website, but in the interim, social media was enough. Then, Twitter imploded. I deleted my account. I
How to write a picture book using story grid plot structure Listen to or read this article. Or both! I spent years trying to learn how to structure a plot so that I could become a published children’s picture book author. I read all the picture book plot structure books and articles.
Why I recommend Story Grid story structure method for kid lit writers A Dream Is Born I wrote and illustrated my first book in 3rd grade. When the school awarded me 1st place for my story, a dream was born. I told everyone who asked (and many who didn’t), I’ll be a writer when
