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How to Write a Children’s Book
Whether you dream of writing a picture book, an adventure novel for eight year olds, non-fiction or a chapter book series.
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How UK Publishing Was Transformed Since the 1970s
The business of books in Britain has transformed dramatically from the 1970s to today.
The UK publishing industry of the 1970s would hardly recognise itself in 2025. Back then, cigarette smoke filled offices in London’s West End handled typewritten manuscripts delivered by post to a business dominated by gentlemanly agreements and a fixed book price system.
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Proposals for changes to the UK's 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA)
The UK's 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CDPA) reflect the creative and technological working processes of the late 20th Century.
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A Ghost in My Own Books: The Existential Adventures of a Schrödinger’s Cat/Author
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.
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How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property as a Children's Book Author?
Once your creative work is out there in the world, how do you ensure that your intellectual property (IP) is properly protected?
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An Egg is a Dream: How Ideas Need to Be Nurtured
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.
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Publishing Terms Explained
Specialised jargon and acronyms have become deeply embedded in business communication, evolving as industries and technologies advance.
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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!
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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
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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
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Peter Cook Shares Insights Into His Career Spanning Over Four Decades, Working On CD-ROMs And Digital Encyclopaedias.
Peter Cook shares insights into his career spanning over four decades, working on CD Rom and Digital Encyclopaedias.
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David Salariya Interviewed: Unlocking the Power of ‘Words and Pictures’ in Books for Children
One name comes to the forefront in children’s literature, where creativity is unrestricted: David Salariya, known for founding The Salariya Book Company in 1989.
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Essential Steps for Getting Your Children's Picture Book Published
People who work with children aren't usually considered to be less skilful than those who do the same work with adults, so why is it the...
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Embracing Imperfections: How 'Wet Paint' Reminds Us of the Beauty in Unfinished Work
Discover how the phrase 'Beware of Wet Paint,' inspired by Marcel Duchamp, reminds us that creativity takes time, imperfections shape growth
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Suffering With A Smile
D'ARCY SARDONE 24 Jan 2024 The Hitchcockian Twist in David Salariya's Darkly Humorous World ir The Hitchcockian Twist in David Salariya's...
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