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Why I Write Picture Books
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Why I Write Picture Books

Someone asked me the other day why I write picture books. Well, there are two main motivations…

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5 Takeaways from IBPA Publishing University 2026
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5 Takeaways from IBPA Publishing University 2026

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The Picture Book Buyer Matrix: Who Buys, Who Influences, and Why It Matters
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The Picture Book Buyer Matrix: Who Buys, Who Influences, and Why It Matters

Who really buys your picture book? Use this simple matrix to understand buyers, gatekeepers, and influencers before you publish your book.

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Managing Metadata: An Unglamorous But Critical Publishing Task
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Managing Metadata: An Unglamorous But Critical Publishing Task

Tips and a template for managing your book metadata.

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Book Promotion Pillars: A Thought Starter - Part 2
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Book Promotion Pillars: A Thought Starter - Part 2

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Book Promotion Pillars: A Thought Starter - Part 1
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Book Promotion Pillars: A Thought Starter - Part 1

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Behind the Words: What Inspired Finally Home
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Behind the Words: What Inspired Finally Home

Why I wrote Finally Home, a new picture book launching in May 2025.

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A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 2
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A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 2

A look back at the 10 initial publishing questions I asked others. Part 2.

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A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 1
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A Look Back at 10 Initial Publishing Questions - Part 1

A look back at the 10 initial publishing questions I asked others. Part 1.

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5 Ideas for Book Promotion Beyond Digital Ads
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5 Ideas for Book Promotion Beyond Digital Ads

Check out five somewhat novel book awareness building ideas. These ideas include local (offline) and digital tactics.

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Someone asked me the other day why I write picture books. As Father’s Day (hint) is coming up, I figured it was timely to answer this question in a blog post❤️📕

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