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Studio Notes


Exploring the Magic: Creating Immersive Settings in Children's Books
Young children are remarkabl visual readers. They can absorb busy scenes and bold, simple images with the same ease.
6 min read


Behind the Pages: Shirley Willis Illustrator on Art & Story
Shirley Willis Salariya has worked in a variety of art styles and always embraced experimentation.
20 min read


What Software Should I Use to Design A Children’s Book?
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!
8 min read


How Do I Create Interactive E-books for Children?
To create interactive e-books for children, start with a well structured story, and integrate audio narration, animations, games, and sound
9 min read


Top 10 Children's Books – Illustrator Carolyn Scrace Shares Her Inspirations
Illustrator and Writer Carolyn Scrace chooses her Top Ten Books from her wide portfolio of published work.
15 min read


Getting Feedback from Child Readers: A Guide for Authors
A Beta reader is an English term from the information technology and software industry, where beta testers attempt to identify problems in a
7 min read


How Long Should A Manuscript Be For A Children's Book?
A children's book manuscript typically ranges from 100 to 1,000 words for picture books aimed at preschoolers, to early reader chapter book
6 min read


Essential Steps for Getting Your Children's Picture Book Published
How do children’s picture books really get published? Scottish publisher and creator David Salariya explores the reality of modern picture book publishing — from ideas, illustration and typography to submissions, printing, sustainability and production. A practical insider guide for writers, illustrators and aspiring children’s book creators.
16 min read
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