The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Children’s Book Published in 2025: Advice from EK Books
As senior publishers from the team at EK Books, we have had the privilege of transforming manuscripts into beloved children’s books that inspire and entertain young readers around the world. The path to publication can be daunting, but with the right guidance, your story can find its way into the hands of children and parents…
Read MoreMastering the 32-Page Format You Need to Get Your Children’s Picture Book Published
When aspiring authors think of creating a picture book, the first thoughts often revolve around crafting an engaging story or imagining delightful illustrations. But behind every successful picture book lies a less glamorous, yet vital element: its structure. The 32-page format is the industry standard, and mastering it is one of the first steps toward…
Read MoreChildren’s Book Pitching Competition 2024 Winners Announced
Guest judge, award-winning children’s author Dimity Powell, shares the winner and runners-up from the Children’s Publishing Academy 2024 pitching competition. Winner: I Want To Be A Cyborg by Anna Brotherson Runners Up / Highly Honourable Mentions: Judge’s Note: The shortlisted entries for this year’s Children’s Book Pitching Competition exhibited a broad range of diverse, thought-provoking…
Read MoreSharon Giltrow’s Publishing Journey
So far on my publishing journey I have published three picture books and one early middle grade book. My first two picture books were published through EK Books an imprint of Exisle. When the CEO of Exisle asked me ‘would you like to be involved with helping different people writing for children’. I jumped at…
Read MoreAre You a Children’s Writer or Children’s Author? Paul Russell Weighs In
Paul Russell is the author of several titles through EK Books, including the internationally lauded Grandma Forgets, a heart-warming story of a family bound by love as they cope with their grandma’s dementia. It is a Children’s Book Council of Australia Noteable, and is recommended by the Australian Association of Family Therapy Award for Children’s…
Read MoreA tale of books, art and inspiration from the Bologna Book Fair
Samantha Smith, author of Harriet’s Hungry Worms, shares her experience of visiting the most significant children’s book publishing fair which takes place annually in Bologna, Italy. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to find myself in the beautiful town of Bologna, home of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. As a children’s picture book writer,…
Read MoreMy Journey to Publication with Brooke Graham
If you want to become a successful children’s author, learn from others who have done it first! Brooke Graham is a children’s author, primary school teacher and mother. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and Write Links, a Brisbane based writers’…
Read MoreDimity Powell’s Five Dos and Don’ts for Children’s Authors
If you want to know how to succeed as a children’s author, ask someone who has already done it! Award winning children’s author, Dimity Powell writes and reviews exclusively for children with over 30 published stories and digital narratives and is the Managing Editor for Kids’ Book Review. She believes picture books are life essentials,…
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