By Andrew Day
Before I get into the insanity of illustrating a full-color, 32-page book in three and a half weeks, I’ll tell you about my appreciation for children’s literature and my origin as an illustrator. Born in 1984, I was a quiet little kid who loved to be read to and had parents who always supported creativity. I always tell people that as soon as my hand could grip, my father put a paintbrush in it. (more…)
By Kristin Walker
For this article, I’m supposed to write about my journey to publication. I’ve decided it would be more fun to write about a man’s journey to his wife’s publication. It’s a tale fraught with suspense, excitement, and a whole lot of sugary candy. Okay, it’s not so suspenseful or exciting, but there is candy. (more…)
By Sara Grant
Ever considered ghostwriting children’s fiction? Ghostwriting can be a lucrative means to hone your craft, gain experience, and break into publishing. Working Partners is a creative think tank, specializing in series fiction for children, that works with ghostwriters. (more…)
Taking NEW to a Whole NEW LevelHappy NEW Year! Check out what this NEW issue of the Prairie Wind has to offer:
• Greeting: Co-RA Lisa Bierman challenges us to identify NEW ways to grow in our work.
Our Chapter
• Tales from the Front: Kristin Walker tells us the love story that led to the upcoming publication of her NEW young adult novel.
Happenings
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Greetings to all, and to all, the most hopeful and bright New Year!
Why do we humans make New Year’s resolutions? For lots of reasons, I suppose. But I think nearly all of them could be summed up by saying we want to experience growth and change. And of course, in our work, we do grow […]
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