Every blogger hits it sooner or later: the moment you sit down to write, your mind goes completely blank. You know you need to publish, you know blogging matters for visibility and authority, but you’ve got nothing. I’ve been in this mode, so I know the value of a Blog Post Idea Bank. An idea…
Author: Karen Cioffi
Karen Cioffi is an award-winning author and children's ghostwriter. She loves to help those who want to be the author of a children's book fulfill their dream. Contact Karen today to get your story started!
Building a Children’s Fiction Story: 10 Elements
Every writer has their own process and method of writing, whether it’s a novel, a short story, or even an article. But, whatever process you use, there are at least 10 elements needed to craft an engaging children’s story.Here are 10 Elements to Building a Children’s Fiction Story1. The idea.The very first step to writing…
Authors: Your Newsletter Statistics and How to Improve Them
I’ve been thinking about my subscriber list and newsletter. While the list is relatively small, it has good open and click rates.But before I get into newsletter statistics, there’s a question many ask: Is a newsletter really necessary for writers, editors, and even ghostwriters?According to Google’s AI, a newsletter is considered the backbone of a…
Freelance Writers: Have a Unique Hook
Contributed by Suzanne LieuranceIf you’re trying to earn an income as a freelance writer, you’ll start making MORE money FASTER if you figure out something unique to offer a specific target market.The easiest way to figure out what your unique offering and your target market might be is to consider your background, education, and interests.For…
Struggling to Find New Topics for Your Blog?
What do you do when you can’t think of a topic for your writing blog?This is my current dilemma. And I’m sure every writer who maintains a blog eventually hits the same wall: I need to post something… but I have no idea what to write about. I feel like I’ve already written about everything.Writing…
Making Your Book’s Descriptions Powerful
Descriptions help bring the reader into the world of your story. When describing the environment, you want the reader to feel it, to picture it, to experience it.In a chapter book I’m rewriting, well, it’s a rewrite/ghostwrite, there’s a river. The original manuscript doesn’t describe it, though. And it’s an excellent opportunity to bring the…
10 Ways Children’s Authors Lose Their Readers
Children are simple readers. If a story doesn’t work for them, they won’t struggle through it; they’ll stop listening, stop reading, or ask for a different book. For children’s authors, this means every choice matters. From the opening line to the final page, missteps can quickly push young readers away. Here are ten common ways…
What Does It Take to Be a Writer?
I read a Facebook post that made me and a lot of other writers think. Last I saw, the post had close to 300 comments! It was about someone the author knew who wanted to hire a ghostwriter to write his memoir. She advised him to write it himself, then hire someone to edit/rewrite it….
Hidden Risks of AI-Generated Children’s Books
Artificial intelligence is making its presence known in nearly every industry, and writing is no exception. For many writers, this shift has been unsettling. Some have already seen a decline in work, and many more anticipate that opportunities will continue to disappear.This information is based on a study conducted by Gotham Ghostwriters and Josh Bernoff…
Do You Need to Copyright Your Children’s Book?
One of the most common questions self-published children’s authors ask is: Do I need to copyright my book? Actually, most self-published authors ask this question. The short answer is no. You don’t have to, but in most cases, you absolutely should. Understanding what copyright does, how it works, and why it’s worth the effort can…