Happy Solstice! I'm making some summer plans . . . what are yours?

This blog post is about how children's book consultant Alli Brydon takes a project from concept to final, in a short amount of time.

I’ve been working in children’s book publishing in various roles for nearly 20 years now (whoa!). A lot of clients come to me with a...

Alli Brydon Creative talks about using social media, specifically BookTok & Bookstagram, to have fun while making content to attract readers

What it's like to work with Alli Brydon Creative as a publishing consultant for your indie children's book project.

The best ones are juicy, well-rounded, and full of umami... You can tell I've got my mind on two very specific things: drafting stories...

Kids are so resilient, and most bounce back from physical, mental, and emotional setbacks on a daily basis. My own two kids are great...

As I mentioned in my post on Monday, I am thinking of you all and hoping you stay well and safe during the pandemic. I had drafted this...

Back in November, I delivered an online course to 12x12 Challenge, a group which motivates and inspires its members to write 12 picture...

Happy almost Valentine's Day, #kidlit lovers! Whether you celebrate this "holiday" or not, I want to tell you about something I really...

A lot of discussion goes on in the #kidlit world about the all-important Query Letter. Do editors and agents even read them? How do I...

Long time, no write, folks! You might have noticed the last date/time stamp on this blog was in September. I truly want to beat myself up...

Today I want to talk about commitment. Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar: you wake up one morning from a fantastical, sparkly...

...because it's PICTURE BOOK MONTH! Picture Book Month (PBM) was started by these wonderful children's book authors and illustrators, and...

NB: my intention as an editor is never to be mean. But I do strive to be tough. My author clients come to me for answers they can't get...

Your eyes flutter open as the sun's orange rays peek through the slats between the window's blinds. Man, it's too early to be awake, your...

Having been a children's book editor for nearly 15 years, I sometimes take for granted the things I know about the creation, craft, and...