Writing for Children
Writing Poems Kids Will Read
To write poems children enjoy, these tips will help: Get to know kids! Being around children from preschoolers to teens lets you know what’s on […]
Writing for Children
Writing for Children
The Joys and Challenges of Writing for Children
When people find out I’m a children’s author, their response often goes something like this: “Oh, how fun! I have always wanted to write a […]
Writing for Children
Why Should Authors Invest in School Visits?
Authors are encouraged to know their target audience and connect with the readers who will be buying their books. These tasks become a little more […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 9
You might be thinking by now that the steps to developing an iPad app never end. Well… it sometimes feels like that to us too. […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 8
Yikes, we have been busy! Kate has been cranking out the final scenes and animation pieces. Nur has been coding like a mad man. I’ve […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 7
Things are going warp speed now. I worked on a detailed schedule for development, illustration and project management/marketing—there is a lot to accomplish to get […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 6
First things first: Did you LIKE Purple Carrot Books Facebook fan page and are you following @prplcarrotbooks on Twitter? Good! Now read on. Step Six: […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 5
The Prisoner of Carrot Castle © 2011 Plenty has happened since the post From Picture Book to iPad App ~ Step 4. Kate has painted color studies […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 4
The storyboard is now well defined, coming alive with sketches and interactive features. In Step Two I laid out each scene and identified interaction, animation and […]
Writing and Technology
From Picture Book to iPad App: Step 3
Meet Aiden—exuberant and full of imagination If you’re just joining us, you’ll want to catch up by reading Step One: Assemble the Team and Step Two: Complete […]