This Sunday, August 13 at 1pm EST, please join me for a LIVE video chat on YouTube. You can ask me anything about writing and publishing picture books, like…

  • How do I know my manuscript is ready for submission?
  • Should I rhyme my story?
  • Do I need a literary agent? How do I find one?
  • What does a publisher do to market my book?
  • Can I choose my illustrator?
  • Does the amount of my advance truly matter?
  • What can I do to market my book? What has the biggest sales impact?
  • How do I secure school visits?

And whatever burning questions you have!

I’ll be on camera, but don’t worry, you won’t be. Just enter your questions in the LIVE chat and listen while I dispense what I’ve learned during my 15 years in the business. Fun and hilarity will ensue!

This will be the 1st session of at least three in support of my newest book, FLAT CAT, illustrated by Pete Oswald, due for release on September 19th.

I hope you’ll tell one person about FLAT CAT, ask for it at your independent bookstore, or request for it be carried at your local library. Your support means a lot to me! This is why I enjoy giving back to the writing community. We’re all in this [crazy and difficult world] together!