EPISODE · Sep 11, 2021 · 16 MIN
Top 9 Mistakes Children’s Book Creators Make Today and How To Avoid Them
from The Charmed Studio Podcast for Artists · host Aaron Shepard, Thea Fiore Bloom PhD
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Do you dream of writing or illustrating a children’s book and one day holding your finished creation in your hands? Before you begin, discover the mistakes that can derail many first-time children’s book creators—and learn how to avoid them. In this episode, I share insights from my interview with successful children’s book author and writing-for-children mentor Aaron Shepard. Together, we explore nine common mistakes new creators make, from misunderstandings about the publishing process to challenges in creating stories that truly connect with young readers.Whether you are writing your first story, creating your illustrations, or dreaming of seeing your book on a shelf, this episode will help you avoid the pitfalls that surprise many beginning children’s book creators.
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