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Saturday, January 16, 2016 3:21:52 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The #1 Best Resource for Picture Book Authors:
Emma said, "If you’re a working or aspiring picture book writer, this post is for YOU. The single best resource that I know of for picture book writers is – for a VERY limited time – accepting new registrations. My friend and colleague..." more
Friday, October 30, 2015 10:29:57 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Are You Ready to Crack the Picture Book Query?:
Emma said, "For writers seeking representation, the query has to do a lot of heavy lifting: It’s your first impression to an agent or editor. It has to make the agent feel like you’ve done your homework. It has to be intriguing enough to get..." more
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 2:49:40 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Very Fairy Princess Doodle Book:
Emma said, "Get your glitter pens and favorite markers ready — it’s time to channel your inner artist with the Very Fairy Princess! Create your very own tiara, design gorgeous fairy princess wings, and draw unique costumes and creations in this book..." more
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 2:49:40 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Very Fairy Princess: A Spooky, Sparkly Halloween:
Emma said, "Gerry is in search of the PERFECT costume – one that will look just right with her wings and crown. Her imagination runs wild, and she decides on a flowing angel outfit (complete with a sparkly halo, of course). Gerry and her friends are so..." more
Friday, September 11, 2015 11:05:46 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Back to School for Writers:
Emma said, "Now that the kids have gone back to school, why don’t you? If you find yourself filled with ideas for children’s books and would love to write picture books, middle grade or young adult novels – what’s holding you back? Do you have a..." more
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:42:44 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled School Visit Wizard is here!:
Emma said, "Do you know the #1 way to build an audience of loyal readers AND boost your author income exponentially? By doing school visits. It’s true. School author visits are the single best way to connect with young readers, teachers, librarians..." more
Thursday, July 9, 2015 8:22:26 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled How Far in Advance Do Schools Book Author Visits?:
Emma said, "Authors interested in doing school visits often wonder when the should contact schools to cultivate bookings. The answer is: as far in advance as possible. Many – if not most – schools plan their budgets and schedules anywhere from six months..." more
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 11:46:23 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Free Video Training Series on School Visits:
Emma said, "For those of you who write children’s books and are interested in school visits, here’s some great news! I ran a survey several months ago asking you to tell me your biggest question (or fear) about school visits. So many of you responded..." more
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 2:27:30 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Case of the Missing Crown Jewels:
Emma said, "Who Stole the Crown Jewels? Twelve-year-old Keira discovers a hat floating on the Long Island Sound. When she puts it on, weird, wacky and wonderful things happen. Little does she know that she will soon be on a secret assignment thousands of miles..." more
Friday, May 15, 2015 10:31:20 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Breezy Bunnies:
Emma said, "Breezy Bunnies by Margie Blumberg Will rain spoil little brother’s breezy day? It’s springtime in Carrot Cake Park and these two breezy bunnies–Millie and her little brother Jimmy—are ready for fun . . . playing with their friends,..." more
Friday, May 15, 2015 10:31:20 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Paris Hop!:
Emma said, "Paris Hop! by Margie Blumberg On a visit to Paris, France, for just one day, Grandma Goldie is eager to show her granddaughter, Aimee, how the city sparkles in the sun from the top of the Eiffel Tower. But the other joys of “Paree”..." more
Friday, May 15, 2015 10:31:20 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Secret at Haney Field:
Emma said, "The Secret at Haney Field: A Baseball Mystery by R.M. Clark Mysterious things are happening at Haney Field, which April O’Day and her best friend, Darren Plummer, are determined to uncover. Who are those baseball-playing shadows, and why are..." more
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 7:35:35 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled What’s Your Biggest Question About Doing School Visits?:
Emma said, "I’m putting the final touches on School Visit Wizard, a step-by-step, customizable kit to help authors book, plan and deliver A+ author visits in schools. I want to make sure I’ve covered everything, so if you’re willing to help by..." more
Monday, February 16, 2015 3:53:21 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Free Video Series Answering Your Picture Book Submission Questions:
Emma said, "For those of you who write picture books, here’s some great news! My friend and colleague Julie Hedlund and I recently ran a survey asking for questions about picture book submissions. We received SO MANY great questions – literally,..." more
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 3:26:37 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Single Best Resource for Picture Book Authors:
Emma said, "Picture Book writers of the world, listen up! The single best resource that I know of for picture book writers is — for a very limited time — accepting new registrations. 12 x 12 is a year-long writing challenge, where members aim to..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:20:42 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled What’s your biggest question about writing children’s books?:
Emma said, "Happy New Year! As a children’s author, editor and writing coach, I spend a lot of time talking about writing and/or publishing books for children and young adults. I feel so blessed to do the work I do, and to belong to such a warm,..." more
Thursday, October 30, 2014 3:47:32 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Announcing the Ultimate Guide to Picture Book Submissions!:
Emma said, "I’m thrilled to announce that my good friend and colleague, author and 12X12 Picture Book Challenge Founder Julie Hedlund, and I have officially launched our new course, The Ultimate Guide to Picture Book Submissions! Julie and I have..." more
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 2:15:33 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Announcing “Editor in a Box”!:
Emma said, "You’ve finished the first draft of your children’s book or YA novel… now what? Or… You’ve revised until you’re blue in the face, but it’s still not quite “there” yet. Maybe you’re considering hiring a freelance editor, but..." more
Thursday, May 22, 2014 11:57:08 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Backstory Basics:
Emma said, "Backstory can be essential to understanding a character and his/her journey. It can deepen conflict, reveal motivation and elicit sympathy for a hero or secondary character. But… Nothing can kill pacing faster than an info-dump of backstory,..." more
Sunday, March 23, 2014 7:43:45 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Reader Resonance:
Emma said, "The middle grade and YA sections of your local bookstore and/or library these days are teeming with genres, styles and subject matters for teens and ‘tweens to explore. Some offer up fantastical and imaginative worlds, others deal with..." more
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:27:26 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled To Prologue or Not to Prologue?:
Emma said, "Many middle grade and YA authors debate whether or not to include a prologue when beginning their manuscripts. Prologues are sections of story that precede the first chapter, similar to an introduction, but their sequencing in relationship to the..." more
Saturday, March 15, 2014 2:41:18 PM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled The Promise of Your Story:
Emma said, "We’ve been zeroing in on the unique craft elements of beginnings – opening pages, scenes and chapters – in the Children’s Book Hub over the past few weeks. One of the most important elements to consider is the promise of..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 3:00:27 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Holiday Gift Ideas for Children’s Book Authors:
Emma said, "Shopping for a children’s book author, or author-to be, this holiday season? Here are some ideas to make the gift-giving a bit easier… One of the best and most lasting gifts, of course, is the gift of education. I offer gift certificates..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 3:00:27 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Would You Like to Write a Dozen Picture Books This Year?:
Emma said, "It’s the start of a new year… and maybe one of your resolutions is to finally write that children’s book you’ve been dreaming about. What if I told you that by the end of 2014, you could have not one but twelve picture books..." more
Thursday, July 14, 2016 6:03:09 AM
Emma Walton Hamilton wrote a blog post titled Am I Writing a Picture Book?:
Emma said, "Not every children’s book with illustrations qualifies as a picture book. Picture book is a unique format, distinct from chapter books or illustrated novels. Picture books are designed for pre-schoolers and elementary school readers, and..." more