Stand out from the 'slush pile' by making your rhyming children's book the best it can be. Get to grips with watertight metre and consistent structure.

I love helping picture book writers strengthen their stories. But over many years of reviewing manuscripts, I’ve noticed that writers often fall into the same traps. Here are my top five editorial tips that make stories shine.

Aspiring picture book authors often ask me how to get published. Many of them are experiencing the same misunderstandings and challenges. Here are their most common mistakes and how to overcome them.

You might imagine your draft picture book’s artwork vividly. However, being too prescriptive in your illustration notes can be problematic for your pitches to publishers. Here’s how to use them wisely.

Meet six self-published picture book authors. Read about the trials and tribulations of their indie-publishing experiences, what inspired them to self-publish a picture book, and what’s next in their creative journeys.

While many aspiring children's authors dream of a contract with a major publisher, a growing number are experimenting with self-publishing. Here are some top tips to make your book the best it can be.