In this strange business of ours, where we live and die by names, what irony to find myself suddenly nameless. A refresh, they called it.

Muriel Rukeyser wrote, "that stories, not atoms, comprise the universe." In her 1968 poem "The Speed of Darkness".

Once your creative work is out there in the world, how do you ensure that your intellectual property (IP) is properly protected?

The Fragility of Ideas At the heart of this metaphor ‘An Egg is a Dream’  is the whimsy of fragility. an idea starts small and grows.

In our world overflowing with distractions, the act of picking up and opening a book can feel revolutionary.

I look at the publishing career of Patricia Borlenghi, her career in foreign rights, and as the founder of Patrician Press.

Young children are remarkabl visual readers. They can absorb busy scenes and bold, simple images with the same ease.

Books, in all their forms, hold the power to reshape societies, challenge norms, and incite action. ..and kill.

Shirley Willis Salariya has worked in a variety of art styles and always embraced experimentation.

The importance of diversity in kid's books goes beyond political correctness. It's about giving every child the opportunity to see themselve

To research for accuracy in a historical children's book, use primary sources, consult secondary sources, visit historical sites.

Using a nom de plume or pen name has been a common practice among authors and artists for centuries. Over the years, I’ve used several names

The idea of Victor Frankenstein's notebook intrigued me and I started to think about what a student of anatomy would learn 19th Century.

Specialised jargon and acronyms have become deeply embedded in business communication, evolving as industries and technologies advance.

There are many tools out there that it can be overwhelming. I will take you through some of the best software options for designing a children's book to kickstart your creative process!

To create interactive e-books for children, start with a well structured story, and integrate audio narration, animations, games, and sound

By the time 'Trends' are spotted - they are probably over or fading - so lets take a look at trends in children's book publishing for 2024.

Back story of the creation and design of the You Wouldn't want To Be an Egyptian Mummy...! series by David Salariya in 1999.

To prepare your children's novel for publishing, edit thoroughly, seek feedback from beta readers, and hire a professional editor.

Illustrator and Writer Carolyn Scrace chooses her Top Ten Books from her wide portfolio of published work.