In today’s conversation with Jake Parker (Author/ Illustrator of Little Bot and Sparrow, Creator of Inktober) we discuss different ideas for promoting your picture book: When should you start growing an audience? (Sooner than you think!) Why trust is essential for growing an audience. Should your project have its own website? The importance of school visits. …and […] The post How To Promote Your Picture Book with Jake Parker :: Stories Unbound #20 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsHi Meli! Oh that is cool that Jake worked on Epic! I didn't ... by Shawna TenneyThank you Shawna for another great podcast! I love the color in ... by MeliA Blackham- thanks so much for listening! Glad it was inspiring ... by Shawna TenneyThank you for the wonderful tips, and thank you mostly for the ... by A BlackhamHi Samuel, Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the ... by Shawna TenneyLoved this podcast. Always awesome hearing Jake's thoughts. ... by Samuel Read 

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How To Promote Your Picture Book with Jake Parker :: Stories Unbound #20

I have an urgent (but awesome) announcement! Our new Visual Development Workshop is finally open for enrollment! To learn more, listen to the audio announcement via the media player below… Listen To The ‘First Flight’ Announcement: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/386708516/0/stories-unbound.mp3 [ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe in iTunes ] *Banner Image Credit: Detail from a Character VisDev painting […] The post [Announcement] New Visual Development Workshop Now Available! appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.         

[Announcement] New Visual Development Workshop Now Available!

Orli Zuravicky is a Senior Editor at Scholastic and the author of the forthcoming Happily Ever Afterlife middle grade novel series. In this interview we talk about: How an Editor chooses an Illustrator. How to approach an Editor at a conference. How being an Editor helped Orli become a better writer. Why manuscript submissions get […] The post Interview with Scholastic Editor Orli Zuravicky :: Stories Unbound #19 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsFinally getting around to listing to this… YAY for ... by SarahLuAnnThank you Shawna for making this great interview. ? It was ... by Rebecca WeisI recently discovered the Stories Unbound podcast and really ... by Andrea MackThank you Shawna and Orli for your time. I recently sent ... by MeliHi Maria, So glad you enjoyed the interview today. It was ... by Shawna TenneyPlus 3 more... 

Interview with Scholastic Editor Orli Zuravicky :: Stories Unbound #19

In part one, we talked about query letters and how to submit your work to an agent with Jennifer March Soloway, Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Today in part two we talk about: Beginning writer? Learn more on how to get started! What makes a great Critique Group – and why you need one. […] The post Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 2) :: Stories Unbound #18 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsThank you for this amazing podcast! I'm going to Big Sur Cape ... by Rebekah LowellHi Shawna! Thank you for answering ? I suppose it ... by Helene BoppertHi Helene! I'm so glad you stopped by to comment! It's great to ... by Shawna TenneyHi guys! I have been following this podcast – and the Art ... by Helene BoppertWhoops, name typo! 

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 2) :: Stories Unbound #18

Jennifer March Soloway is an Associate Agent at the reputable Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In this interview: How to pitch your story to an Agent. What’s a query letter? …and how to write one. Why it’s important to keep revising, rewriting and resubmitting your story. What is the Big Sur Writing Workshop? …and why you […] The post Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 1) :: Stories Unbound #17 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsGah, sorry just realised I hit post before I'd finished typing ... by Rowena JamesHey, Brilliant show and so useful, thank you. In answer to ... by Rowena JamesHi Miscy, So glad you enjoyed the episode! Thanks for all ... by Shawna TenneyI really enjoy this first part of this interview, I can”t ... by Micsy VargasThank you so much, Shawna. Thank you for the invitation to ... by AnnieZPlus 5 more... 

Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 1) :: Stories Unbound #17

For Children’s Book creators, it has never been easier to Self-Publish… But is Independent Publishing the best way? In today’s episode, Mike Sundy, former Pixar crew member and best-selling Children’s Book author talks about: Do you really need a big publisher? How to market your own independent Children’s Book. “Hybrid Publishing” and why you might […] The post Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My Heart’ Author Mike Sundy :: Stories Unbound #16 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsWhoop whoop! Thanks for the amazing resource! ? It gave me ... by NeruFor those of you who want a more in-depth look at the process ... by Mike SundyThanks, Neru! Yes, 15 years is a long time. But I love it so ... by Mike SundyTalk about a consummate collborator and alliterator. I listened ... by NeruThanks for taking the time to reply Mike. I really connect with ... by Luke FlanaganPlus 5 more... 

Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My Heart’ Author Mike Sundy :: Stories Unbound #16

Literary Agents and Artist Representatives can often open doors for Authors and Illustrators in the Children’s Book Industry… But is having an Agent essential for building your career? In today’s episode, publishing experts Giuseppe Castellano (Art Director: Penguin Random House), Julie Olson (Author/Illustrator: Discover America: From Sea to Shining Sea) and Russ Cox (Author/Illustrator: Far […] The post Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents :: Stories Unbound #15 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsWonderful advice. I appreciate the differentiating between ... by Chris PerryThis podcast was SO SO helpful! Thank you for having three ... by Annie RuygtHi Shawna! Thank you for answer me It is so nice to heard ... by Micsy VargasThank you Shawna! Its been hard finding agents that work with ... by Melissa PetersonHi Miscy! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the Episode! Yeah, ... by Shawna TenneyPlus 5 more... 

Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents :: Stories Unbound #15

Hey, friends! We have two exciting OA announcements for you: 1.) We *finally* have a new release date for The DIY Animation Show (Wednesday, December 7th) …and… 2.) Auditions for the next generation of Painting Drama open this month! To get all the details, listen to the audio announcement via the media player below… Listen To The Audio Announcement: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/239515750/0/stories-unbound.mp3 […] The post [Announcement] New Release Date for ‘DIY Animation’ + ‘Painting Drama’ Auditions Open Soon! appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.         

[Announcement] New Release Date for ‘DIY Animation’ + ‘Painting Drama’ Auditions Open Soon!

Samantha Kallis is an Art Director at Dreamworks TV Animation Studio, and the illustrator of The Fantastic Frame chapter book series, written by Lin Oliver, Executive Director of SCBWI. Join us today as we talk about: How Social Media (Tumblr and Twitter) landed Sam her first job in animation. Pros and Cons of having different […] The post Interview with DreamWorks Animation Art Director and Children’s Book Illustrator Samantha Kallis :: Stories Unbound #14 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsHi Miscy, Sam is so inspiring, isn't she?! It's always so ... by Shawna TenneyHi CartoonCatalyst, Thanks for stopping by. I can understand ... by Shawna TenneyHi Corey, Yeah, isn't it great to hear about Sam's Journey!? ... by Shawna TenneyHi Erica, I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode! Sam is great, ... by Shawna TenneyHi Neru! Thank you so much! For sure, just let your story flow ... by Shawna TenneyPlus 5 more... 

Interview with DreamWorks Animation Art Director and Children’s Book Illustrator Samantha Kallis :: Stories Unbound #14

Creative community is vital for kidlit illustrators and authors. In this episode, guest co-host Manelle Oliphant and I talk about: How to get the most helpful feedback from your Critique Group. Keeping criticism positive with the “Critique Sandwich” technique. Digital vs. physical meetups. How Critique Groups deepened our understanding of the children’s publishing industry. How your […] The post Launching Your Kidlit Career (Part 2): Critique Groups :: Stories Unbound #13 appeared first on The Oatley Academy of Visual Storytelling.          CommentsI loved this week's episode! It certainly took me maybe about ... by Erica De ChavezThank you Shawna, I appreciate your words!!! You're right ... by Micsy VargasShawna- I feel the same. It would be great to hang out with you ... by Mark MackayMark- For some reason, every time I see you online, it seems ... by Shawna TenneyHi Miscy! I'm so glad to hear that this episode has inspired ... by Shawna TenneyPlus 5 more... 

Launching Your Kidlit Career (Part 2): Critique Groups :: Stories Unbound #13

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