AlliSep 4, 20203 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
AlliMar 24, 2020You 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)...
AlliFeb 10, 2020I ❤️ 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...
AlliSep 12, 2019Happy 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...
AlliJul 17, 2019Perfecting Your PitchA 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...
AlliDec 12, 2018You 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...
AlliAug 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...
AlliOct 31, 2017The "So What?" TestNB: 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...
AlliOct 18, 2017First Page = First ImpressionYour 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...
AlliOct 10, 2017Introducing... #Kidlitbot!#kidlitbot mascot and logo created by children's book illustrator Mike Ciccotello The hilarious and talented children's book author, Tara...