The first time a box of published books with your name on the cover arrives on your doorstep is a magical moment you’ll never forget. Getting there is a process, nothing magic about it—just lots of time and hard work. Edith Hope Fine is excited about her new Jump, Froggies! 89+ Beginners’ Tips on Writing for Children, both an ebook and a paperback, for folks who’ve longed to write for children but aren’t sure where to start. The book includes quotes from forty published writers, frequently asked questions, suggestions for journal entries and much more. It covers writing board books to New Adult (yes, a new category), dealing with rejection, getting from your sparkling idea to publication, using great grammar, strengthening character and setting and plot, and what not to do.
At Hera Hub Authors’ Salon, you’ll hear from a generalist (that’s Edith Hope Fine) and a specialist (that’s Nancy Johnson) to help you find your own unique path into the field of children’s writing. Learn why it’s vital to read current children’s books, join SCBWI—the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and practice, practice, practice.
If you’ve wondered how long it takes to get a book published, whether to go with traditional publishers or strike out independently, what elements will make your writing stand out from the crowd, and what happens after your book is accepted, and what’s the secret to writing success, find out at this lively presentation.
Edith Hope Fine is an award-winning children’s writer with hundreds of magazine and newspaper credits. You long-time residents may remember her 13-year weekly “Citizen Network” column in the Blade Citizen.
Edith’s 18 books include science, biographies, seven picture books, and humorous Nitty-Gritty Grammar guides for folks from 9 to 99. She’s written traditionally published books, three ebooks, and three student workbooks. She lives in Encinitas and is active in the San Diego Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Nancy Johnson is the author of three Civil War novels for middle-grade readers. Her first book, My Brothers’ Keeper, was published in 1997 by Down East Books of Camden, Maine. It uses letters her great, great uncles wrote home to family after the horrific battles of Gettysburg, Petersburg, and the final surrender at Appomattox Court House. In her second Civil War story, A Sweet-Sounding Place, Nancy writes about the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry and tells the story of a black teenager who goes to war to find his roots. Now, in her third book in the trilogy, Nancy tells the story of the war in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, using 3 teenagers who struggle to survive the devastation of their homeland. Shenandoah: Daughter of the Stars is available in print and as an ebook.
The Yellow Book Road will have Edith’s and Nancy’s books for sale. What could be a better gift for a child of any age than an autographed book? Enjoy wine, dessert, and the authors on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:30 at Hera Hub Carlsbad. Still time to register but space is limited.
