Writing for Children and Adults Posts

Mastering the Art of the Synopsis Season 3, Episode 5 Hello, aspiring authors! It's Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, your trusty navigators on the sea of publishing. In our latest episode,we dive deep into a territory that even the bravest writers of…

In the latest episode of 'Writers with Wrinkles,' hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid engage in a fascinating conversation with Ben Fox, the visionary behind Shepherd.com. This innovative platform is poised to redefine the landscape of online book d…

This is the query letter we created to send to publishers. REMEMBER to check the submission specifics for each publisher. They are ALL slightly different. Listen to The Big Picture, part 2: where we edit and submit a picture book for publication fo…

Welcome to a World Where Libraries and Joy Intertwine In episode 24 of 'Writers With Wrinkles,' we had the pleasure of talking to Mychal Threets, a supervising librarian for Solano County Library. Mychal's journey from a library enthusiast to a key…

In the ever-evolving world of book publishing, authors and industry insiders alike are constantly searching for effective marketing strategies that won't break the bank. In a recent podcast episode, Kathleen Schmidt of Kathleen Schmidt Public Relati…

When it comes to the art of picture book submissions, crafting the perfect pitch can feel like a daunting task. Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid, the seasoned hosts of a renowned podcast, recently dedicated an episode to demystifying this very process,…