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Picture Perfect: An insider's guide to writing picture books

Picture Perfect: An insider's guide to writing picture books

Get the answers to the questions first-time picture book authors have in an easy-to-understand format.

2023

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About Me — Cara J. Stevens

Minecraft Lady, creator of Bookishly Yours, author, editor and aspiring humor writer

7 min readJan 4, 2021

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How to Build a Freelance Writing Practice So You Can Quit Your Day Job

Eight tips from a long-time freelancer on how to diversify and build your practice, set rates and keep discovering new clients

8 min readJan 8, 2021

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How to Get Started as a Paid Freelance Writer

Five action items and a dozen websites that will get you on the road to freelance writing right now

6 min readNov 25, 2020

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The Key to Writing Regularly — Transforming Distraction into Action through Traction

Is writing a true priority for you, or do you talk about writing more than you actually write?

11 min read3 days ago

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How to Start a Podcast to Boost Your Writing Business

A podcast can not only help you promote your writing, it can also boost your confidence and your public speaking skills

7 min readApr 30, 2024

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How to Start a Podcast to Boost Your Writing Business

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How to Write Stories that POP

Six elements that can enhance all genres of storytelling

6 min readApr 23, 2024

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Breathing in Creativity: Redefine Inspiration for a More Creative Life

Energy in doesn’t always equal energy out when it comes to creative flow. Or so it may seem.

6 min readApr 16, 2024

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Breathing in Creativity: Redefine Inspiration for a More Creative Life

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The One Finnish Virtue that Can Help You Complete Your Novel

Sisu, a unique blend of resilience, determination, courage, and perseverance, gives you the strength to forge ahead so you can finally…

7 min readApr 9, 2024

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The Secret to Writing Satisfying Fictional Heroes

The call to adventure doesn’t make the hero; how they respond is what transforms an ordinary character into a true protagonist in their own…

7 min readApr 2, 2024

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The Firefly Effect

Why we are drawn to create

6 min readMar 26, 2024

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The Firefly Effect

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Cara J. Stevens

Cara J. Stevens

Book Author

Creativity sherpa, editor, & author of more than 80 books for children. I can help you find purpose and meaning through writing. https://linktr.ee/carajstevens

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