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Happy Solstice! I'm making some summer plans . . . what are yours?
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Alli Brydon
Jun 7, 2023
Quick x Quality: The Alphabutt Book
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.
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Alli Brydon
Mar 1, 2023
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 Brydon
Feb 20, 2023
BookTok & Bookstagram
Alli Brydon Creative talks about using social media, specifically BookTok & Bookstagram, to have fun while making content to attract readers
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Alli Brydon
Jan 17, 2023
Results of Build-a-Sleigh Challenge!
Here are the results of the build-a-sleigh challenge to build a sleigh from natural materials like the one from Bright Winter Night.
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Alli Brydon
Jan 12, 2023
Bright Winter Night, Build-a-Sleigh Challenge
Hey kidlit-loving friends! I am so excited to announce the release of my new rhyming picture book, Bright Winter Night, which published...
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Alli Brydon
Jun 27, 2022
Self-Publishing Authors are Rockstars!
What it's like to work with Alli Brydon Creative as a publishing consultant for your indie children's book project.
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Alli Brydon
May 13, 2021
Manuscripts are like Tomatoes
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...
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Alli Brydon
Apr 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day, Chowdah Heads!
My picture book Lobstah Gahden released two weeks ago! And, today being Earth Day, I am celebrating this delightfully punny story about...
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Alli Brydon
Jan 28, 2021
Winners in My Book
This week, the American Library Association announced their 2020 Youth Media Award winners. Exciting! But this is NOT about those books.
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Alli Brydon
Jan 14, 2021
Fuel Your Creative Life
Fuel Your Creative Life... with other activities! Allow yourself to step away from your writing and find another creative outlet.
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Alli Brydon
Oct 5, 2020
Mental Health Matters for Kids, Too
Kids are so resilient, and most bounce back from physical, mental, and emotional setbacks on a daily basis. My own two kids are great...
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