Picture Book Basics
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...
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Alli
Sep 4, 2020
3 Exciting Offers for ABC's 3rd Birthday!
From now until the end of 2020, in honor of my 3rd business anniversary, I am offering a whopping 30% discount off all my editorial services
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Alli
Apr 20, 2020
You Gotta Read This: Outside In
One of the ways I've been handling being on lockdown during the COVID pandemic is by going outside at least once per day. Most days,...
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Alli
Mar 31, 2020
You Gotta Read This: Number 7 Evergreen Street
Welp, I had grand plans of posting a new picture book review more than once per week. But alas! Homeschooling, freelance editing,...
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Alli
Mar 24, 2020
You Gotta Read This: Emergency Kittens!
Hi, everyone! Happy what-day-is-it? As I mentioned here last week, I placed an order to my local independent bookstore, in order to: a)...
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Alli
Mar 18, 2020
Gay Bunnies Bring Magic
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...
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Alli
Feb 10, 2020
I ❤️ Self-Publishing Projects!
Happy almost Valentine's Day, #kidlit lovers! Whether you celebrate this "holiday" or not, I want to tell you about something I really...
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Alli
Sep 12, 2019
Happy 2nd Birthday to Alli Brydon Creative!
It's been two years since I started of Alli Brydon Creative, my children's book editorial and writing business! Here, have a slice of...
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Alli
Jul 17, 2019
Perfecting Your Pitch
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...
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Alli
Dec 12, 2018
You Got This!
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...
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Alli
Aug 6, 2018
"Put a Ring On It"
Today I want to talk about commitment. Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar: you wake up one morning from a fantastical, sparkly...
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Alli
Jul 30, 2018
Books are Some of my Best Frints
Oh my, friends! What a summer it has been so far. We're hitting the beach. We're spending time with friends and family. We're doing math...
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Alli
Nov 7, 2017
November is the best month...
...because it's PICTURE BOOK MONTH! Picture Book Month (PBM) was started by these wonderful children's book authors and illustrators, and...
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Alli
Oct 31, 2017
The "So What?" Test
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...
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Alli
Oct 18, 2017
First Page = First Impression
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...
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Alli
Oct 10, 2017
Introducing... #Kidlitbot!
#kidlitbot mascot and logo created by children's book illustrator Mike Ciccotello The hilarious and talented children's book author, Tara...
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Alli
Oct 2, 2017
Picture Books 101
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...
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