Productivity

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #40 Today we’re going to get real, and I hope this helps you in a little or a big way. For a long time, I had a solid rhythm going. I time-blocked, batched my work, tracked my time, and built systems that kept me moving forward. I planned strategically…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #28 This isn’t the article I originally planned, and I guess it isn’t strictly a KidLit Creator’s Chronicle, at least not the way you’ve gotten to know them! I had a more typical KidLit Creator’s Chronicle edition lined up to support you in your author journey… … but life…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #25 With our Children’s Book Mastery Summit coming up in two weeks, I’ve been putting a lot of thought into the final question I ask all speakers (and myself!): “What is your top tip to help children’s book authors succeed?” After much deliberation, I settled on “Don’t just learn. Apply.” Over…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #14 Hi there, We’ve all had those days. You sit down, switch on your computer, and… nothing. The words just won’t come. You stare at the screen, type a sentence, delete it, retype it, and wonder if you’ve somehow forgotten how to write altogether. It’s frustrating, especially when you’ve…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #11 Hi! (In case you’re not going to read to the end, check out the end of this article for a free training. 😉 ) More than once, I’ve found myself deep into a project, getting exhausted or feeling stuck in a rut, struggling to come up with new…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #03 Hi, Creating a writing schedule that works for you can feel really tough, I know! I’ve certainly had my struggles with this. You may recall my word for 2025 (from KidLit Creator’s Chronicle #1: Reflect, Reset, and Reignite Your Year) is CONSISTENCY. What I’ve discovered for myself, again and again…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #01 Hi, At the end of each year, I take time out to reflect on the year just passed. I look over the goals I set for the year—which ones I achieved, which ones I didn’t, why I didn’t achieve them, what I could have done better, and also…