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Category Archives: Biz issues
Children grow and change…..
….that isn’t such a piece of wisdom. We all do. And our Children’s Publishing Market is doing the very same. SO much serious ‘chat’ about DIVERSITY – as there was 25 years ago when I entered this market. Our little children now … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, Image Share, industry tips, personal
Tagged Artist Agent tips, children's publishing, Christy T. Ewers
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KIDS PROFITTABLE!
I’ve been noticing….. month after month we read in PW and other reports about publishing still being down or at least margins down. BUT KIDS (to YA) is always UP! Last 6 months of 2014 has been very good generally. … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, Image Share
Tagged Artist Agent tips, children's Books, children's publishing
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Why is my Dummy still a Dummy?!
Writers and artists work so hard at conceiving, then executing wonderful stories and images for potential picture books, only to be left holding rejection letters and wondering “WHY NOT?” I wish I had answers…it would make an agent’s job much … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, Image Share, industry tips
Tagged Artist Agent tips, children's publishing
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NY Artist lunch…. and so much more
Time seems to be just running away this long awaited spring! Part of the race for CATugeau Agency was run in NYC recently…the first visitation trip Christy and I have done together. Thank you to the wonderfully welcoming editors and AD’s at … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, general, Image Share, personal
Tagged Artist Agent tips, children's publishing, illustration, Penguin Group
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first quarter news good….
Well, things are looking better for books…at least kids books which seem to lead the markets often these days. A bit ago the first quarter stats were discussed in PW, and I wanted to share only a bit of all … Continue reading
Pic Book Tips (borrowed but brilliant)….
I just read the end of the submission guidelines for an Australian/International Picture Book competition, and these TIPS were there. Nothing new, but to read them all together is wonderful and possibly helpful to all. Thank you Kathy Temean (Writing … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, Image Share, industry tips
Tagged Artist Agent tips, children's publishing, kathy temean
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LAUNCH: Maggie and Milo: frog hunters
Just in time for spring, a grandma (!) sends a surprise package of JUST what you need to Frog Hunt…so off go Maggie, a wee lively gal, and Milo, a huge loving dog! Our Priscilla Burris brings the characters alive … Continue reading
Posted in Agency News, Biz issues, Book Launch, Image Share, reviews
Tagged Artist Agent tips, book launch, children's publishing, priscilla burris
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