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I came across this helpful article about author newsletters. It's particularly related to Substack, but it's good advice for those of us who are looking at producing newsletters on the Litopia Author Platform...

The problem I have with newsletters, is they only work if you can get people to sign up to them. I've had one for two years now, and have a grand total of... 5 subscribers. So, not worth the effort really

Some people in very important places don't seem to know or appreciate that...

"In these times, telling stories about kindness, the importance of inclusion and acceptance isn't just 'nice', it's essential." Jessica Swale

As a teacher of young writers, I find that what students read is just as important to their writing as whether they read at all. Students who are into comics write stories that are nothing but "Oof! Get out! Mraowr! Crash!" with absolutely no...

This is involves a skill that we, as adults, should have, but kids do not. If you want to bridge the gap you must first listen to them tell you what they like, however dull or bizarre. Take a deep interest, and let them school you in it. Once...

I came across this helpful article about author newsletters. It's particularly related to Substack, but it's good advice for those of us who are looking at producing newsletters on the Litopia Author Platform...

Very pleased to say that after some useful feedback from @Robinne Weiss, we’ve now added the ability for you to sort your bibliography entries into whatever order of appearance you want. The “featured’ book will now automatically be the book...

I'll try to make this week, Jonny. Thanks.

Some people in very important places don't seem to know or appreciate that...

"In these times, telling stories about kindness, the importance of inclusion and acceptance isn't just 'nice', it's essential." Jessica Swale

As a teacher of young writers, I find that what students read is just as important to their writing as whether they read at all. Students who are into comics write stories that are nothing but "Oof! Get out! Mraowr! Crash!" with absolutely no...

This is involves a skill that we, as adults, should have, but kids do not. If you want to bridge the gap you must first listen to them tell you what they like, however dull or bizarre. Take a deep interest, and let them school you in it. Once...

This is involves a skill that we, as adults, should have, but kids do not. If you want to bridge the gap you must first listen to them tell you what they like, however dull or bizarre. Take a deep interest, and let them school you in it. Once...

That's a kind of cheese, right? [Joke!] That is interesting. My kids are preteens, and they read (which is indicative of nothing but what happens in my family). But I'm aware that they'll soon be more influenced by things that aren't me, and...