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The 10 Principles of Storytelling
The 10 Principles of Storytelling
Bobette Buster teaches the art of telling powerful stories.
Chronicle Books
May 18, 2018
What Jane Yolen Learned from Writing 365 Children’s Books
What Jane Yolen Learned from Writing 365 Children’s Books
How does one publish as many books as there are days in the year?
Chronicle Books
Mar 9, 2018
The Evolution of the Chronicle Books Logo
The Evolution of the Chronicle Books Logo
How did we get our spectacles?
Chronicle Books
Oct 20, 2017
How to Find the Art You Like
How to Find the Art You Like
You want to get into art, but you don’t know how to begin. The first step is simple: find what you like.
Bridget Watson Payne
May 9, 2017
The Overlooked Art of Designing a Book Spine
The Overlooked Art of Designing a Book Spine
Senior Designer Allison Weiner weighs in on her favorite book spines, and offers a peek inside the design process.
Chronicle Books
Apr 10, 2017
How To Bring Your Book Up At Parties
How To Bring Your Book Up At Parties
Parties are a great way to sit back, relax, and self-promote. Use these simple tips to segue out of boring conversations and into…
Corinne Caputo
Mar 15, 2017
7 Must-Read Articles on Diversity Within the Publishing Industry
7 Must-Read Articles on Diversity Within the Publishing Industry
Gaining insight into publishing’s diversity problem, one article at a time.
Bridget Watson Payne
Mar 1, 2017
The Surprisingly Complex Principles of a Successful Picture Book
The Surprisingly Complex Principles of a Successful Picture Book
A look at the nuts and bolts of children’s literature from Senior Editor Melissa Manlove.
Chronicle Books
Nov 7, 2016
The Little Free Library Design Competition
The Little Free Library Design Competition
Tiny libraries, big ideas, and a potential for big impact.
Chronicle Books
Oct 5, 2016
Ask an Art Book Editor
Ask an Art Book Editor
You’re a creative person and you’re sitting on a pretty great book idea. So how do you get it out of your head and into the world?
Bridget Watson Payne
Sep 15, 2016
From Manuscript to Bookshelf: How a Book Gets Published
From Manuscript to Bookshelf: How a Book Gets Published
The 12 steps from proposal to holding that print copy in your hands.
Bridget Watson Payne
Sep 15, 2016
Anatomy of a Book
Anatomy of a Book
A peek at some of the lingo often heard inside a publishing house.
Chronicle Books
Aug 29, 2016
So, You Want to Work in Publishing: Advice from a Chronicle Books Editor
So, You Want to Work in Publishing: Advice from a Chronicle Books Editor
Editor Ariel Richardson offers guidance to get you started in your publishing career.
Chronicle Books
Jan 21, 2016
So, You’ve Written a Children’s Book…Now What?
So, You’ve Written a Children’s Book…Now What?
Read this advice from assistant editor Ariel Richardson before you submit that manuscript.
Chronicle Books
Jul 16, 2015
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