spreading the joy of reading together

Literary agents Vicky Weber and Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong are dishing out insider secrets on the publishing industry, sharing laugh-out-loud writing tips—plus whatever else pops into our heads. Expect real talk, a few rants, and advice.

An awfully honest, warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children's author.

Honest reflections and valuable insights on the life and creative journey of a young artist.

Welcome to my studio...this is my 'blog' for those of you who would like to know more about my life as a children's illustrator & author, learn new things and peek inside corners of my studio nobody (apart from me!) has ever visited before...

Conversations about how picture books work.

News & thoughts from a Publishing Person

Join me for stories about writing and life by the sea.

Helping writers earn millions of pounds in commissions since 2018. Calls for pitches, creative submissions, freelance and part-time writing jobs. All UK-based. Compiled by Sian Meades-Williams.

Hello, I'm Lisa, artist/ author/ illustrator, embracing the power of drawing to feel better. Join me for my online guided drawing classes, where I'm embracing the power of drawing to calm the mind & unlock creativity through workshops & dOOdling prompts.

Here's ma blog for fellow illustrators. I'm sharing the usefulest bits of my notes on being a full-time illustrator & human. Also sometimes just drawings. Also sometimes just words.

A weekly newsletter packed with writing opportunities, content, and inspiration

Writing, Self-Publishing, the 1000/100 Project, and much more

A postcard of my drawings hits your inbox every Friday. A longer letter, Agony Aunt Column and a Lucky Dip to win a signed drawing happen once a month.

A monthly newsletter from award-winning author and illustrator Jane Porter, all about making picture books, comics and community art - and all things fiddle-related

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

News, thoughts and COMICS! From me! Neill Cameron!

Hi, it’s me Helen Stephens. This is a juicy chat between illustrator pals. I’ll be sharing stuff about making picture books that you might feel daft asking. When you sign up you’ll get the Illustrators Freebies. Yes-please-thank-you!

thoughts and updates on my work as a picture book author / illustrator

The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.