Archive - Words and Pictures with Naomi and James Jones

The ten most common mistakes made by writers

And how to fix them

Jun 23 •

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Words and Pictures with Anna Wilson

Why it's important to be brave, share work regularly and why daily habits matter

Jun 20 •

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How to overcome writer's block

Five top tips for what to do when you're stuck

Jun 16 •

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Words and Pictures with Julie Sykes

How it felt to see Unicorn Academy become a Netflix show, why you shouldn't ever compare yourself to others and how the children's industry has changed…

Jun 13 •

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How to plan events for your book

What your event should include, what to consider when planning it and how to make sure children will love it

Jun 9 •

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Words and Pictures with Paddy Donnelly

Why the energy you put into promotion matters, how he utilised the power of mind maps to change his career and what surprised him most about the…

Jun 6 •

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How to promote your book

What I'm doing one month before publication

Jun 2 •

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May 2025

Submission opportunities for children's authors and illustrators and industry news

May 2025 publishing update

May 31 •

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Words and Pictures with the St Austell Festival of Children's Literature

How literary festivals select authors, what makes an amazing event and what has been surprising about running a festival

May 30 •

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How to help an author or illustrator

Without it costing a penny

May 26 •

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Words and Pictures with Heather Wright from Reading Rocks

How authors/illustrators are selected for festivals, what really makes a book sell in a bookshop, tips for events and the impact of school visits

May 23 •

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Literary festivals

Pitching for them, speaker fees, how to prepare and what to expect on the day

May 19 •

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