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The 10 Principles of Storytelling

The 10 Principles of Storytelling

Bobette Buster teaches the art of telling powerful stories.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 16, 2015
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