In today’s conversation with Jake Parker (Author/ Illustrator of Little Bot and Sparrow, Creator of Inktober) we discuss different ideas for promoting your picture book: When should you start growing an audience? (Sooner than you think!) Why tr

[Announcement] New Visual Development Workshop Now Available!

Jul 5th, 2017

I have an urgent (but awesome) announcement! Our new Visual Development Workshop is finally open for enrollment! To learn more, listen to the audio announcement via the media player below… Listen To The ‘First Flight’ Announcement: http://feeds

Interview with Scholastic Editor Orli Zuravicky :: Stories Unbound #19

Apr 18th, 2017

Orli Zuravicky is a Senior Editor at Scholastic and the author of the forthcoming Happily Ever Afterlife middle grade novel series. In this interview we talk about: How an Editor chooses an Illustrator. How to approach an Editor at a conference

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 2) :: Stories Unbound #18

Mar 8th, 2017

In part one, we talked about query letters and how to submit your work to an agent with Jennifer March Soloway, Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Today in part two we talk about: Beginning writer? Learn more on how to get started

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 1) :: Stories Unbound #17

Feb 8th, 2017

Jennifer March Soloway is an Associate Agent at the reputable Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In this interview: How to pitch your story to an Agent. What’s a query letter? …and how to write one. Why it’s important to keep revising, rewriting and

Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My Heart’ Author Mike Sundy :: Stories Unbound #16

Jan 11th, 2017

For Children’s Book creators, it has never been easier to Self-Publish… But is Independent Publishing the best way? In today’s episode, Mike Sundy, former Pixar crew member and best-selling Children’s Book author talks about: Do you really need

Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents :: Stories Unbound #15

Dec 14th, 2016

Literary Agents and Artist Representatives can often open doors for Authors and Illustrators in the Children’s Book Industry… But is having an Agent essential for building your career? In today’s episode, publishing experts Giuseppe Castellano

[Announcement] New Release Date for ‘DIY Animation’ + ‘Painting Drama’ Auditions Open Soon!

Dec 6th, 2016

Hey, friends! We have two exciting OA announcements for you: 1.) We *finally* have a new release date for The DIY Animation Show (Wednesday, December 7th) …and… 2.) Auditions for the next generation of Painting Drama open this month! To get all

Interview with DreamWorks Animation Art Director and Children’s Book Illustrator Samantha Kallis :: Stories Unbound #14

Nov 2nd, 2016

Samantha Kallis is an Art Director at Dreamworks TV Animation Studio, and the illustrator of The Fantastic Frame chapter book series, written by Lin Oliver, Executive Director of SCBWI. Join us today as we talk about: How Social Media (Tumblr a

Launching Your Kidlit Career (Part 2): Critique Groups :: Stories Unbound #13

Oct 12th, 2016

Creative community is vital for kidlit illustrators and authors. In this episode, guest co-host Manelle Oliphant and I talk about: How to get the most helpful feedback from your Critique Group. Keeping criticism positive with the “Critique Sand

Launching Your Kidlit Career (Part 1): Conferences :: Stories Unbound #12

Sep 7th, 2016

If you’re a children’s book creator feeling daunted by the industry and disconnected from your community, conferences could be your solution!Join me (Shawna) and our guest co-host Manelle Oliphant for a conversation about:Why Conferences a

How I Wrote And Sold My First Picture Book: A Conversation With Shawna JC Tenney :: Stories Unbound #11

Aug 3rd, 2016

In this special episode, our host Shawna JC Tenney takes the guest seat to teach us how she wrote, illustrated and sold her first picture book Brunhilda’s Backwards Day.Chris Oatley, our Executive Producer, interviews Shawna about:The amazin

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