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showing the book covers for several books in the true crime nonfiction book genre.True Crime | Nonfiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b41376f0-e132-45e3-a20c-29d223820415/thriller-examples/1280w-thriller-examples.jpg An image showing the book covers for several books in the thriller fiction book genre.Thriller Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/bf34192b-1a02-4dff-b4f6-e0a36047610d/dystopian-fiction-example/1280w-dystopian-fiction-example.jpgAn image showing the book covers for several books in the dystopian fiction book genre.Dystopian Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c278f946-5548-40db-84b3-ba2e0b3b453f/horror-subgenres/1280w-horror-subgenres.jpgAn image showing the subgenres of Horror fiction.Subgenres of Horror | Horror Fictionhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c6f0a8c0-d1a4-4bcc-92af-74625033d9de/utopian-fiction-examples/1280w-utopian-fiction-examples.jpg An image showing the book covers for several books in the utopian fiction book genre.Utopian Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d6545dd1-e1a2-426e-aebd-d60e10fa037c/womens-fiction-examples/1280w-womens-fiction-examples.jpg An image showing the book covers for several books in the women's fiction book genre.Women's Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/db1ab2ca-a2ab-413b-978d-36486d82b351/science-fiction-examples/1280w-science-fiction-examples.jpgAn image showing the book covers for several books in the science fiction book genre.Science Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e01ee74f-af48-4573-ae66-bf66b86e31a1/mystery-examples/1280w-mystery-examples.jpgAn image showing the book covers for several books in the mystery fiction book genre.Mystery Fiction | Book Genreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/fd387ceb-79d0-41cf-859a-cc65e82c3228/philosophy-examples/1280w-philosophy-examples.jpgAn image showing the book covers for several books in the philosophy nonfiction book genre.Philosophy | Nonfiction | Book Genreshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/book-gutter2022-10-18T22:01:27.055Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/book-marketing-tips2022-10-18T22:20:30.706Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/074d70a9-df8c-448a-b5bf-3ae218a10103/amazon-book-summary-example/1280w-amazon-book-summary-example.jpgAn Amazon Book Summary Example featuring Stuck Duck by Brooke Vitale published by Charge Mommy Books. Amazon Book Summary | Amazon Product Descriptionhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/22c4ca3a-1c20-4c5c-bfcf-621c666ef632/author-website-example/1280w-author-website-example.jpgAn author bio example from Brooke Vitale's Charge Mommy Books' website.Author Biohttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/726c7772-d6ff-4ba7-971e-5737d5ffc23c/amazon-author-central-example/1280w-amazon-author-central-example.jpgAn example of Amazon Author Central featuring author Brooke Vitale's author page.Amazon Author Central | Amazon Author Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/9d6eb030-12d3-4aae-a8ac-5cb8c4a7c86e/amazon-a-plus-content-example/1280w-amazon-a-plus-content-example.jpgAn example of Amazon A+ Content featuring Bug Hunt by Brooke Vitale published by Charge Mommy Books.Amazon A+ Content | Bug Hunthttps://brookevitale.com/blog/book-promotion-services2023-01-02T14:22:03.834Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/character-questionnaire2022-10-26T13:05:54.643Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/596e9d54-7c22-4e6b-9581-7e9113824607/character-questionnaire-article-primary-image/1280w-character-questionnaire-article-primary-image.jpgAn image depicting different characters created by Brooke Vitale to showcase character development through a character questionnaire.Character Questionnairehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/childrens-book-ideas2023-11-03T22:42:42.029Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5816e5e2-bff9-4035-bfb1-68d2f0b3ba90/childrens-book-ideas-primary-image/1280w-childrens-book-ideas-primary-image.jpgProfessional children's book editor Brooke Vitale lists the top children's book ideas.Children's Book Ideashttps://brookevitale.com/blog/childrens-book-illustration-style2023-07-05T10:25:37.939Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/18095ec9-fec0-4a84-b541-544966a7abf6/vector-art/1280w-vector-art.jpgAn example of vector art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/23b6b040-ea63-4504-9dd0-f50a43af9eb3/line-art/1280w-line-art.jpgAn example of line art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3d120ef9-aacc-4eb3-b86b-5fafc136889d/realistic-art/1280w-realistic-art.jpgAn example of realistic art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/415e9b49-68eb-4fad-9db5-9f64977dce88/abstract-art/1280w-abstract-art.jpgAn example of abstract art illustration style from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/42d231d0-4ab6-4650-a911-65fdc7c397a2/full-bleed-spread-example/1280w-full-bleed-spread-example.jpgA sample children's book layout featuring a full bleed spread illustrationFull Bleed Page | Children's Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/432bbfed-7e5d-4dd1-b5a0-b49d97137eb1/marker-art/1280w-marker-art.jpgAn example of marker art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/43434413-4224-4bd3-9242-a9415d0771a7/colored-pencil-art/1280w-colored-pencil-art.jpgAn example of colored pencil art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/45dff68b-33d8-4b36-b539-c07db4d58fbc/acrylic-art/1280w-acrylic-art.jpgAn example of acrylic art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book 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Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b21196ad-731b-4a0f-aa05-18c52dfc5357/charcoal-drawing/1280w-charcoal-drawing.jpgAn example of a charcoal drawing from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b8036c07-781a-4a76-b810-d8ccf431e1f9/vintage-art/1280w-vintage-art.jpgAn example of vintage art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c101be9d-70e1-4a90-8e93-473b4b45acb2/multimedia-art/1280w-multimedia-art.jpgAn example of multimedia art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c104fabf-9075-4864-be58-eaaa1e1b70f8/digital-art/1280w-digital-art.jpgAn example of digital art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c512b3cf-1b9f-4af2-b075-05c6e1bfba15/sketch-art/1280w-sketch-art.jpgAn example of sketch art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c8fdef2b-15c9-4a0d-be6b-acbd275cdd31/full-page-with-spot-art-layout/1280w-full-page-with-spot-art-layout.jpgA children's book layout example showing a full-bleed illustration facing spot illustrationsFull Bleed Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d00f5cca-fce8-4e60-8695-e500259bf3fa/fantasy-art/1280w-fantasy-art.jpgAn example of fantasy art from a children's picture bookChildren's Book Illustrationhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/childrens-book-publishers-accepting-submissions2025-05-01T14:48:14.477Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/commonly-confused-words2022-10-26T13:26:14.965Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/cost-to-self-publish-a-book2022-10-06T16:44:58.731Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/2704c54a-4804-4776-8e12-ececd52b7074/book-design-costs/1280w-book-design-costs.jpgAn image of common book design costs a self-published author may incur.Book Design Costshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8cbda5b5-75b0-4e15-b121-2a926b8a8ebb/fixed-book-costs/1280w-fixed-book-costs.jpgA graphic depicting the typical fixed book costs a self-published author will incur to self-publish a book.Book Editing Costshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c1e1ab77-8c57-47e8-b07d-bcbec3863e2b/book-editing-illustration-types/1280w-book-editing-illustration-types.jpgAn image depicting several types of illustration that a self-published author may incur when self-publishing a children's book.Children's Book Illustrationhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/dbd5e32a-3e81-47ae-adb3-7d6db67c1546/book-editing-costs/1280w-book-editing-costs.jpgA graphic describing common book editing costs a self-publishing author may incur.Book Editing Costshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/developmental-edit2022-10-26T13:44:50.448Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/dust-jacket2022-04-03T13:05:15.231Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-an-editorial-assessment2022-06-21T09:54:12.016Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4767c5b6-5b67-402f-bd02-b3d3397a35a3/editorial-assessment-scene-order/1280w-editorial-assessment-scene-order.jpgAn editorial assessment example discussing whether a scene should be moved to improve the narrative flow. Editorial Assessment | Editorial Assessment Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d2996f75-23a7-45e2-9698-406ef52aa00e/editorial-assessment-example-is-a-scene-needed/1280w-editorial-assessment-example-is-a-scene-needed.jpgAn editorial assessment example explaining why a scene is not needed. Editorial Assessment | Editorial Assessment Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/f646c741-08a6-411a-9ed7-3d785352fa2e/editorial-assessment-example-scene-clarity/1280w-editorial-assessment-example-scene-clarity.jpgAn editorial assessment example that shows that an editor should give feedback about a scene's clarity or whether a scene needs more elaboration. Editorial Assessment | Editorial Assessment Examplehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/editors-names2022-04-03T13:06:00.177Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/elements-of-fiction2023-06-05T10:24:14.173Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/07cbddcf-80ee-4dcd-a533-367107c01448/the-five-elements-of-plot/1280w-the-five-elements-of-plot.jpgA graphical interpretation of the 5 elements of plot: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusionChildren's Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/132138d7-015c-4901-a59a-36b0d01c412e/elements-of-fiction/1280w-elements-of-fiction.jpgThe cover image for the article Elements of FictionElements of Fiction | Setting | Plothttps://brookevitale.com/blog/fantasy-writing-prompts2023-07-18T10:20:56.554Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4a1819df-6bc1-4e5f-9624-4070282fe6c2/fantasy-subgenres/1280w-fantasy-subgenres.jpgAn image showing the subgenres of fantasy fiction.Fantasy | Fantasy Subgenreshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/83290bc0-f37c-48fd-8245-3f05970a44e2/fantasy-examples/1280w-fantasy-examples.jpgAn image showing the book covers for several books in the fantasy fiction book genre.Fantasy | Fiction | Book Genreshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/first-person-point-of-view2023-03-06T21:45:50.913Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/2cd8c124-f75d-4134-9576-e3b4b19c886b/first-person-point-of-view-primary-image/1280w-first-person-point-of-view-primary-image.jpgFirst Person Point of View Primary ImageFirst Person Point of Viewhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e0e5c6ae-c752-47fd-8c82-983e8ed6d2e2/the-types-of-point-of-views/1280w-the-types-of-point-of-views.jpgThe Types of Point of ViewsFirst Person Point of Viewhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-format-a-manuscript2022-04-03T13:06:22.828Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d9b22243-0a1f-405d-a64b-aeabc2574e61/format-a-manuscript-title-page/1280w-format-a-manuscript-title-page.jpgAn example title page when formatting a manuscript.format a manuscript | Title Pagehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/free-ebook-downloads2023-01-02T14:27:38.166Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/generic-trademarks2023-02-01T18:05:58.671Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0f3b3ac2-03a6-4612-bc69-fd90cb1315b9/ping-pong-generic-trademark-example/1280w-ping-pong-generic-trademark-example.jpgAn image of the trademarked term Ping-Pong from the Merriam Webster Dictionary.Generic Trademarkshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5b936054-7235-4796-9206-0e2baa9d9832/generic-trademarks-primary-article-image/1280w-generic-trademarks-primary-article-image.jpgGeneric Trademarks Primary Article ImageGeneric Trademarkshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/979e2390-7132-4941-8d60-fc377ba282f7/generic-trademark-table/1280w-generic-trademark-table.jpgExamples of Generic TrademarksGeneric Trademarkshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/glossary-of-publishing-terms2022-04-03T13:07:07.971Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-can-i-make-sure-my-book-isnt-stolen2022-04-03T13:07:30.348Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-an-isbn-on-a-book2022-04-12T13:58:12.619Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-many-words-in-a-novel2022-05-31T12:48:07.253Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-cut-text-in-a-picture-book2022-04-03T13:08:15.182Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/book-series-cover-design2022-04-03T13:08:37.694Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/how-to-design-the-covers-of-your-series-books/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgHow to Design a Book Series Cover? 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Children's Book Layout | Picture Book Layout | Children's Book Template | 32 Page Picture Book Templatehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/a38a0198-c0b6-420e-a56b-b57f280cad95/childrens-book-layout-%E2%80%94-full-bleed-spread-comp/1280w-childrens-book-layout-%E2%80%94-full-bleed-spread-comp.jpgA children's book layout example showing the improper and proper design of two full-bleed page illustrations.Full Bleed Page | Children's Book Layout | Picture Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ae1d9ebc-9b5b-47d6-9b4f-032b983c879e/signature-example/1280w-signature-example.jpgAn image showing an example of how a signature printsPicture Book Layout | Children's Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c8fdef2b-15c9-4a0d-be6b-acbd275cdd31/full-page-with-spot-art-layout/1280w-full-page-with-spot-art-layout.jpgA children's book layout example showing a full-bleed illustration facing spot illustrationsFull Bleed Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e23e8d85-bd63-42ec-b366-6ca65b20153c/layout-with-art-notes/1280w-layout-with-art-notes.jpgAn image showing a sample layout with art notes in placeChildren's Book Layout | Picture Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e970ab6f-7938-4d97-8eab-e6998e368712/40-page-self-ended-picture-book-template/1280w-40-page-self-ended-picture-book-template.jpgA 40 page self-ended picture book template with sample illustrations.40 Page Picture Book Template | Self-Ended Picture Book Template | Picture Book Template | Children's Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ed019c10-d071-438e-8cbe-1b2632b96486/page-numbers/1280w-page-numbers.jpgAn image showing the addition of page numbers to a manuscript.Children's Book Layout | Picture Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/eea5f6f9-abc7-4b12-8f85-e2810f3bfd57/childrens-book-layout-article-cover-photo/1280w-childrens-book-layout-article-cover-photo.jpgChildren's Book Layout Article Cover PhotoBrooke Vitale | Children's Book Editor | 32 Page Picture Book Templatehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/fb0fde13-c6e8-46f9-b986-53ee97c7420a/picture-book-layout-start-story-on-spread-copyright-end/1280w-picture-book-layout-start-story-on-spread-copyright-end.jpg32 page picture book layout showing the arrangement of endpapers, title page, and copyright page. Children's Book Layout | 32 Page Picture Book Template | Title Page | Endpapershttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-promote-a-book2022-12-20T13:47:11.232Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3448d75b-0888-4c56-a8eb-3d23036edc98/media-outreach/1280w-media-outreach.jpgAn example of media outreach. The profile of Charge Mommy Books in the local patch.Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4bf2cbde-c997-48e3-b489-e4686c2bd2b1/school-readings/1280w-school-readings.jpgAn example of a preschool reading done by Brooke Vitale.Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5061b98a-5aee-4559-b708-de2dc799309d/goodreads-author-page/1280w-goodreads-author-page.jpgA picture of Brooke Vitale's Goodreads author page.About The Authorhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6ce71633-3e92-42ed-a93e-12c974442b84/editorial-review-example/1280w-editorial-review-example.jpgAn example of an editorial review from the site Reader's FavoriteAmazon Editorial Reviewshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6f4f3414-b07b-418c-ab1f-250959553a5c/blogger-reviews/1280w-blogger-reviews.jpgExample of getting a blogger to review your booksPicture Book Reviewshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8e3e383d-5706-4838-9709-0878deed4e31/amazon-author-page/1280w-amazon-author-page.jpgBrooke Vitale's Amazon Author PageAmazon Author Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c3891713-a2fc-4968-95ba-9c6e0e327b4e/social-media-marketing/1280w-social-media-marketing.jpgAn image of author Brooke Vitale's Charge Mommy Books Instagram profileChildren's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/de30a3a4-4638-48ff-8bd1-c45fe20df48b/how-to-promote-a-book-primary-image/1280w-how-to-promote-a-book-primary-image.jpgHow to Promote a Book Primary ImageHow to promote a bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ec325665-1bb3-47a5-921f-3f6178cea440/author-website-example/1280w-author-website-example.jpgA image of Brooke Vitale's independent publishing company's website, Charge Mommy Books.Amazon Author Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/fcc33797-59b3-4f1a-b9d0-59ddd11d6456/local-markets/1280w-local-markets.jpgAn image of Brooke Vitale at a local market selling Charge Mommy Books.Children's Book Publishinghttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-publish-a-book-on-amazon2022-05-05T17:21:51.248Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0ed40f71-2543-46b9-9cec-9d178e4bb4ab/amazon-kdp-print-publication-date-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-print-publication-date-setup.jpgAn image showing the print publication date form for a paperback book on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/138c9c4f-a6bb-483f-a1b6-562932152188/amazon-kdp-paperback-language-selection/1280w-amazon-kdp-paperback-language-selection.jpgAn image showing the language selection menu on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/26dd8289-cdd0-49d6-a669-c9a7f243eb18/amazon-kdp-keyword-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-keyword-setup.jpgAn image showing the setup for keywords on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/2ec9d2dd-e77e-42b4-9a7b-ff8d92e901e6/amazon-book-categories/1280w-amazon-book-categories.jpgAn image showing where to find Amazon book categoriesAmazon Book Categories | Amazon Categorieshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3f002a7f-a2e3-4961-afb7-af3722c19155/amazon-kdp-ebook-pre-order-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-ebook-pre-order-setup.jpgAn image showing the eBook preorder setup form on Amazon KDP.Publish a book on Amazon | Amazon KDP | eBook | eBook preorderhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/455d8daa-0e36-4463-bcd7-a2b3582ba1bb/paperback-cover-design-template/1280w-paperback-cover-design-template.jpgAn image of a 6x9 paperback cover design template for use on Amazon KDP.Amazon KDPhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/491f7f7b-d9f7-4dd6-a3cb-cc7250f040d6/amazon-kdp-print-isbn-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-print-isbn-setup.jpgAn image showing the setup screen for a paperback ISBN on Amazon KDPISBN | Amazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/54df9fab-7c94-45b7-94ae-18ab7c8f1522/book-cover/1280w-book-cover.jpgThe book cover of Stuck Duck, a level 1 early reader published by Charge Mommy Books, written by Brooke Vitale, and illustrated by John & Wendy. Book Cover | Book Jacket | Early Reader Bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5916021e-bc21-49ae-a8a4-b9ee2b98d658/amazon-new-title-setup/1280w-amazon-new-title-setup.jpgAn image showing the new title creation field on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5cfc6233-546c-45d9-b7a7-a89af2cd100c/amazon-kdp-category-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-category-setup.jpgAn image showing category setup on Amazon KDPBisac Codes | Amazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/73aedce8-a886-4026-bbc8-572f950fa483/amazon-kdp-new-series-creation/1280w-amazon-kdp-new-series-creation.jpgAn image showing how a new series is created on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/73bd8241-3053-4200-afee-0859d5e5f389/amazon-kdp-cover-and-interior-upload/1280w-amazon-kdp-cover-and-interior-upload.jpgAn image showing the setup screen for uploading paperback book cover and paperback interior files on Amazon KDPBook Cover | Publish a book on Amazon | Amazon KDPhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/93aff8f9-cc04-4991-a5bf-a21f712b145b/amazon-kdp-paperback-print-settings-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-paperback-print-settings-setup.jpgAn image showing the setup form for trim size, bleed, and cover finish for a paperback book on Amazon KDP.Book Trim Size | Amazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/990f1de3-5eb9-4d0e-bdca-11dbeb74ead5/bug-hunt-amazon-a-example/1280w-bug-hunt-amazon-a-example.jpgAn example of Amazon A+ Content showcasing a book summary from Bug Hunt by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy 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Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ac024c30-6a4f-4cf8-ab19-5f41d79a5db6/amazon-kdp-paper-options/1280w-amazon-kdp-paper-options.jpgAn image showing the paper options for a paperback book on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b53a2eb8-e609-4e9f-93ab-c5fe0c98ae5a/amazon-kdp-age-range-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-age-range-setup.jpgAn image showing age and grade range setup for Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/cd35374e-df3e-412b-ad17-c19f3aaf380d/amazon-kdp-title-and-subtitle-creation/1280w-amazon-kdp-title-and-subtitle-creation.jpgAn image showing the title and and subtitle creation for an Amazon KDP paperback bookAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/cdfd8931-b045-40c7-aaa4-4e93b043ffee/amazon-kdp-author-and-contributor-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-author-and-contributor-setup.jpgAn image showing the setup page for author and contributors on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d537d2f7-312d-4dcc-a018-e3e00ccdd264/amazon-kdp-paperback-book-preview/1280w-amazon-kdp-paperback-book-preview.jpgAn image showing the book preview page for a paperback book on Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazonhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d5d7601c-1705-40ed-9452-9f7b93a9d75d/amazon-kdp-proof-copy-request/1280w-amazon-kdp-proof-copy-request.jpgAn image showing the proof copy request form for a paperback book on Amazon KDPPublish a book on Amazon | Amazon KDP https://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ee7472b6-7657-4c72-83e7-977281069689/amazon-kdp-pricing-royalty-and-distribution-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-pricing-royalty-and-distribution-setup.jpgAn image showing the pricing, royalty, and distribution setup screen for a paperback book on Amazon KDP.Amazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazon | Amazon KDP royalty | Amazon KDP book distributionhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/f18844c8-96b9-4e83-8a2e-42dc8927c6d6/amazon-kdp-territories-setup/1280w-amazon-kdp-territories-setup.jpgAn image showing the territories setup page for Amazon KDPAmazon KDP | Publish a book on Amazon | Amazon territorieshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-submit-a-manuscript2022-04-03T13:11:36.743Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e732af65-9865-4407-b4a0-16196b965ff9/submit-a-manuscript-cover-photo/1280w-submit-a-manuscript-cover-photo.jpgAn image of stacks of paper that serves as the cover photo for how to submit a manuscriptSubmit a Manuscripthttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-use-dialogue-tags2022-04-03T13:11:59.253Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-write-a-childrens-book2022-07-20T17:44:10.354Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/07cbddcf-80ee-4dcd-a533-367107c01448/the-five-elements-of-plot/1280w-the-five-elements-of-plot.jpgA graphical interpretation of the 5 elements of plot: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusionChildren's Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/42366f7b-84b4-4c6c-88cd-ae8822fe56a5/childrens-book-layout-template-book-map/1280w-childrens-book-layout-template-book-map.jpgA children's book template, also known as a book map is an early plan for text and illustration placement.Children's Book Template | Book Map | Book 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Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8613adac-bcde-4d76-9750-2b8185ebfec6/standard-childrens-book-lengths/1280w-standard-childrens-book-lengths.jpgA picture showing standard children's book lengths of picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle grade.Children's Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/972e97e1-4b55-460a-9da9-d3dff2502a86/repetition-example-i-am-not-a-rooster/1280w-repetition-example-i-am-not-a-rooster.jpgAn example of repetition from the leveled reader, I Am Not a Rooster written by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy Books.Repetition in Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b5b0737a-ce3f-496a-8094-b8a4541799dc/competitive-search-titles-google-search/1280w-competitive-search-titles-google-search.jpgAn example of how to search and research competitive book titles using google searchChildren's Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e30a2f47-7027-4119-b782-01a37fee7909/end-the-story-quickly/1280w-end-the-story-quickly.jpgAn example of ending a story quickly from the picture book Periwinkle Smith in Stuck Duck, written by Brooke Vitale, and illustrated by John & Wendy.Children's Bookshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-write-a-childrens-picture-book2022-10-07T18:20:39.644Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/how-to-write-a-childrens-picture-book/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgHow to Write a Picture Book!Professional children's book editor Brooke Vitale breaks down how to write a children's picture book into six essential elements.https://youtu.be/0EwpSq5lYl012182021-06-03T14:02:00.000Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/query-letter2024-05-24T21:08:08.817Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0b67c819-ccb4-4baa-bb1e-67dfc8555d51/query-letter-article-cover-photo/1280w-query-letter-article-cover-photo.jpgQuery Letter Article Cover PhotoBrooke Vitale | Children's Book Editor | Children's Book Publishinghttps://brookevitale.com/blog/anapestic-and-iambic-tetrameter-in-rhyming-childrens-books2022-07-20T15:33:32.334Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/how-to-write-in-rhyme/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgAnapestic and Iambic Tetrameter ExamplesIambic meter and anapestic meter are the most common meters used in rhyming children's books. We will learn what each meter is and how to tell if it is right.https://youtu.be/CAieDENxmkU1292021-08-08T10:56:00.000Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/iambic-meter2022-10-10T13:18:10.248Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/25ee6e64-68a5-4371-8ca8-c4ef00744ed0/example-of-iambic-heptameter/1280w-example-of-iambic-heptameter.jpgIambic heptameter is popular in children’s books, and is used in books such as Giraffes Can’t Dance, written by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees,.Iambic Meterhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5b379443-5b34-43d3-b00d-8d88974742f1/iambic-dimeter-example/1280w-iambic-dimeter-example.jpgAn example of iambic dimeter from Three Ways to Be Brave by Karla Clark, illustrated by Jeff Östberg, published by Penguin Workshop.Iambic Dimeter | Iambic Meter | Iambic Dimeter Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/82035e46-6e02-4904-831d-c7d92177db8e/stressed-beats-example/1280w-stressed-beats-example.jpgAn example of where stressed beats — or upbeats — syllables fall.Stressed Beats | Stressed Syllableshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8ad78948-96d0-4273-9492-683bec262558/iambic-meter-article-cover-photo/1280w-iambic-meter-article-cover-photo.jpgAn Example of iambic meter used for Brooke Vitale's iambic meter article.Iambic Meterhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/cf212df7-36a4-42b1-9358-a84fbd6276e3/example-of-iambic-tetrameter-two/1280w-example-of-iambic-tetrameter-two.jpgAn Example of Iambic Tetrameter from Periwinkle Smith in Stuck Duck by Brooke Vitale, Illustrated by John & Wendy, published by Charge Mommy Books.Iambic Meter | Iambic Tetrameterhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/should-i-self-publish-a-book2022-04-03T13:13:51.605Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/is-your-book-worth-selfpublishing/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgShould I Self-Publish a BookFor lots of people, the decision to write a book comes easy. But the decision to SELF-PUBLISH a book isn't one that should come so easy. 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eBookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ef9c98a0-e1e6-4f3e-a11b-b4bf7914cbe8/kenp-reading/1280w-kenp-reading.jpgAn image showing the page reads for a Kindle ebook through Kindle UnlimitedAmazon KDP | Kindle Unlimited | KDP Selecthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/f648e301-1be9-4a91-975a-0512e952eaa7/kdp-select-free-ebook-selection/1280w-kdp-select-free-ebook-selection.jpgAn image showing the selection process to set up a free eBook for KDP SelectKDP Select | Free eBook | Amazon KDPhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/kindle-calculator2022-07-25T13:28:22.287Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0051bb6c-09cd-41d1-a8a8-bdb83f01a53b/amazon-bsr/1280w-amazon-bsr.jpgAn image showing where an Amazon Best Sellers Rank is listed.Amazon KDP https://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ee5eb72c-4592-46c7-892a-3b71350fde2b/fulfillment-by-amazon-calculator/1280w-fulfillment-by-amazon-calculator.jpgAn image of Fulfillment by Amazon CalculatorAmazon KDPhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/eee9c7a5-b845-48e2-b60e-e9369812abbc/amazon-best-seller-category-example/1280w-amazon-best-seller-category-example.jpgAn example of Amazon best seller example.Amazon KDPhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/fc51afa0-63e7-4cea-911a-fa9e53e921bc/amazon-kdp-print-on-demand-calculator/1280w-amazon-kdp-print-on-demand-calculator.jpgAn image of the Amazon KDP Print on-demand calculatorAmazon KDPhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/library-of-congress-cataloging-in-publication-data2022-04-03T13:14:36.463Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/44a1ca87-e1d1-4598-8a16-451b34c6a39b/cip-data-example/1280w-cip-data-example.jpgA CIP Data example showing the required CIP Data elements including author name, title, book description, identifiers, subjects, bisac codes.CIP Data Example | CIP Datahttps://brookevitale.com/blog/line-editing2022-04-03T13:14:59.002Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0a71eabd-f68b-4755-937e-3b57525c0841/line-editing-example-storyflow/1280w-line-editing-example-storyflow.jpgA storyflow line editing exampleLine Editing | Line Editing Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3d4807b0-05c2-477a-8b87-1e67f622a0c1/line-editing-examples-comparisons/1280w-line-editing-examples-comparisons.jpgVarious types of line editing examplesLine Editing | Line Editing Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d746bb81-68a2-46ab-b779-0b3148766428/what-is-line-editing-cover-image/1280w-what-is-line-editing-cover-image.jpgWhat is Line Editing Article Cover ImageLine Editinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/eb443a12-e451-4860-a23e-3830df78c3f0/line-editing-example-concise-opening/1280w-line-editing-example-concise-opening.jpgA line editing example: condensing an openingLine Editing | Line Editing Examplehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/nice-to-meet-you2022-04-03T13:15:21.380Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/novella-word-count-short-story-length2022-05-31T10:37:07.971Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/other-words-for-said2022-10-02T20:16:36.065Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/parts-of-a-book2022-04-03T13:15:43.866Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/03636d10-9019-4651-ba91-f3f0f9ee4766/half-title-page/1280w-half-title-page.jpgAn example of a half title page from the children's book Slushy Slurpy City Snow, published by Charge Mommy Books. Half Title Page | Slushy Slurpy City Snow | Brooke Vitalehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/2ad6b66c-fbef-438a-b6d3-631242ba4491/dust-jacket/1280w-dust-jacket.jpgA dust jacket is case wraps around a hardcover book. Dust jackets offer protection, extra space for bios and cover copy, and a higher perceived value. Dust Jacket | Hardcover Bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3a1ef499-c5a5-4186-9a74-8a3907c00071/copyright-page/1280w-copyright-page.jpgA copyright page example from the children's book Stuck Duck, published by Charge Mommy Books, written by Brooke Vitale and illustrated by John & Wendy.copyright page of a book | Copyright Page | Copyright Page Example | Book Copyrighthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4d01463f-8cb5-42c4-9b22-45b1e3af4a7b/book-dedication-page/1280w-book-dedication-page.jpgA sample book dedication page of the children's book Slushy Slurpy City Snow, published by Charge Mommy Books and Written by Brooke Vitale. Book Dedication Page | Dedication Page Example | Children's Book Dedication Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/54df9fab-7c94-45b7-94ae-18ab7c8f1522/book-cover/1280w-book-cover.jpgThe book cover of Stuck Duck, a level 1 early reader published by Charge Mommy Books, written by Brooke Vitale, and illustrated by John & Wendy. Book Cover | Book Jacket | Early Reader Bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5956a91a-0300-487f-8a96-7d3d4d4d1288/book-spine-book-spine-design/1280w-book-spine-book-spine-design.jpgA book spine design example showing what should be included: author last name, Illustrator last name, title, publisher, and colophon.Book Cover | Picture Book Cover | Book Spine | Book Spine Designhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8890bf80-974e-4aa6-8333-1ee0728735a4/book-discussion-questions/1280w-book-discussion-questions.jpgBook discussion questions are the author’s opportunity to encourage further reflection on a story. These are often intended for use in a classroom or book club.Book Discussion Questionshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/98029a8d-f713-48bd-87a1-8e5df13d64be/epigraph/1280w-epigraph.jpgThe epigraph is a short quote that appears at a book's opening. It may be created specifically for the book, or it may be a quote from a famous source.Epigraphhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/9f01df36-9c2d-4770-86a9-8c09ec296c6a/table-of-contents/1280w-table-of-contents.jpgThe Table of Contents is a listing of all of the chapters or sections in a book. This should include any front matter such as a preface, and any back matter.Table of Contentshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/a0154dcd-d9d4-4f29-8c28-ec60b7109a34/dust-jacket-inside-flaps/1280w-dust-jacket-inside-flaps.jpgA dust jacket includes the book price and book summary on the front flap and the author/illustrator bios and publisher or imprint name and logo on the back flapDust Jacket | The Goonieshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/a39f0f01-4bc2-406c-9430-52b9fcdffe30/about-the-author/1280w-about-the-author.jpgThe about the author section is the author’s chance to tell the reader a bit about them. This may include their bio or information their other books.About The Author | Author Biohttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b3d04da3-f2b4-4a59-b5ac-e1af13303ce3/book-glossary/1280w-book-glossary.jpgA book glossary is a list of the key terms or concepts in the book alongside a full definition for the terms. The glossary usually is in alphabetical order.Book Glossary | Children's Book Glossaryhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c22e0811-5cbe-4aa2-b712-fd2879c5f4b1/book-title-page/1280w-book-title-page.jpgA book title page of the children's book Slushy Slurpy City Snow, published by Charge Mommy Books, written by Brooke Vitale, and illustrated by David Hillman.Book Title Pagehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d61435e2-c48b-40f7-8632-83666f18ae28/book-end-sheets-slushy-slurpy-city-snow/1280w-book-end-sheets-slushy-slurpy-city-snow.jpgBook end sheets (endpapers) example from the children's book Slushy Slurpy City Snow, published by Charge Mommy Books and written by Brooke Vitale.Book End Sheets | Endpapers | Slushy Slurpy City Snowhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e21da624-7b9a-42d7-ad71-0a9bbed15955/foreward/1280w-foreward.jpgA foreword is an introduction to a book by someone other than the author. This is apart of the front matter section of a book. Front Matter | Forewardhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/pen-name-generator2022-11-29T14:21:47.594Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/06d35ccd-2458-465f-885e-0b0380358700/kdp-pen-name-example/1280w-kdp-pen-name-example.jpgKDP Pen Name ExampleAmazon KDPhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6e165c4b-6320-4aa1-aa57-e333ed2c96f6/pen-name-generator-primary-article-photo/1280w-pen-name-generator-primary-article-photo.jpgPen Name Generator Primary Article PhotoOpen Syllablehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/print-on-demand-books2022-10-25T17:39:17.154Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/print-on-demand-books/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgHow Can I Avoid Blank Pages in a Print-on-Demand Book?Book Layout are integral to children's book publishing, but even more so when printing on demand books because of book barcode placement. Avoid Blank Pages!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFDBBv7da01382021-02-18T14:25:00.000Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/proofreading-marks2022-11-07T15:03:08.004Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6e58be10-a787-40b3-8412-86e46a2e38e0/punctuation-marks-page/1280w-punctuation-marks-page.jpgan example of a page that has been edited to include punctuation marksProofreaders' Markshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/7a257b48-a892-49d3-8aba-ced1dceddb73/proofreading-marks-primary-article-image/1280w-proofreading-marks-primary-article-image.jpgProofreading Marks Primary Article ImageWhat is Proofreadinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8a005349-97bb-48e9-b71b-019223f0b7da/proofreaders-marks/1280w-proofreaders-marks.jpgA picture of the different proofreading symbols used by proofreaders to mark a book layout. This image comes from Merriam Webster. Proofreaders' Markshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/bf7e47c6-aa71-41d3-b4f9-fa26c05b3409/punctuation-marks-markup/1280w-punctuation-marks-markup.jpgAn example of a page that has been edited to include punctuation marksProofreaders' Markshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e934b8a9-213a-4e09-8fed-322fe438df8a/operational-marks-page/1280w-operational-marks-page.jpgAn example of a page that has been edited to include operational marksOperational Markshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/repetition-meaning2022-11-15T15:26:53.645Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/73761896-0e56-4023-b64f-3e21f5b822df/repetition-article-primary-image/1280w-repetition-article-primary-image.jpgExamples of repetition from How to Pick a Pet by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy Books.Repetition | Repetition in Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d5ebf2e0-b62a-46da-add8-74ea6f46527d/epistrophe-repetition-example/1280w-epistrophe-repetition-example.jpgAn example of epistrophe repetition from the books Bug Hunt and How to Pick a Pet by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy Books.Epistrophe | Repetition | Repetition in Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/fd39a5c2-0335-4651-9921-c5d9b7cf85f5/anaphora-repetition-example/1280w-anaphora-repetition-example.jpgAn example of anaphora repetition from the books Bug Hunt and How to Pick a Pet by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy BooksAnophora | Repetition | Repetition in Bookshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/rule-of-three2023-06-19T09:54:24.750Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/34ec603c-fac7-4996-be04-d663cb669ad7/rule-of-three-attempts/1280w-rule-of-three-attempts.jpgAn image showing the rule of three in action from Periwinkle Smith and the Big, Pink Spot by John & WendyRule of Three | Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4346144b-efbc-4ff2-b1d9-91ccbb85a433/rule-of-three-in-storytelling/1280w-rule-of-three-in-storytelling.jpgAn image showing the rule of three in storytelling, using examples from the book The Fudge JudgeRule of Three | Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/4b6c21c1-c07a-4850-852d-f363375ccd1d/tricolon/1280w-tricolon.jpgAn image showing the use of tricolon from Periwinkle Smith and the Big Pink Spot by John and WendyRule of Three | Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c1483a50-ccec-4459-861a-2564ba6e222b/rule-of-three-cover/1280w-rule-of-three-cover.jpgThe cover image from the article The Rule of Three showing Periwinkle Smith and the Lonely Star by John & WendyRule of Three | Children's Book Publishinghttps://brookevitale.com/blog/self-editing-tips2022-04-03T13:16:28.559Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing2022-04-03T13:16:51.050Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/show-dont-tell2024-02-28T02:52:30.724Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/title-capitalization2023-05-19T09:34:22.391Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3d32c693-41d2-44b6-9100-d349f49dde09/title-capitalization-by-part-of-speech/1280w-title-capitalization-by-part-of-speech.jpgAn image showing what parts of speech should be capitalized in a titleTitle Case | Title Capitalization | Parts of Speechhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/types-of-characters2023-03-24T14:49:44.854Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/7fdea273-eb99-4729-9d73-29d0d9e030b4/types-of-characters-primary-image/1280w-types-of-characters-primary-image.jpgPrimary Image of Types of Characters in a Story: Roles and Character ArchetypesTypes of Charactershttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-are-decodable-books2022-09-28T13:05:50.682Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/47a9b84b-3066-4e0a-930d-616ac95c12c2/ten-hens-example/1280w-ten-hens-example.jpgA page from the decodable reader Ten Hens: A Short E Decodable Reader by Brooke Vitale, published by Charge Mommy BooksShort E Words | Decodable Text | Charge Into Reading Decodable Readershttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e03d887a-d5be-417f-8a1c-f1a56e9cfa2a/what-are-decodable-books-cover-image/1280w-what-are-decodable-books-cover-image.jpgAn image of the short vowel sound decodable reader set from Charge Mommy Books for Brooke Vitale's What are Decodable Books ArticleDecodable Readers | Charge Into Reading Decodable Readers | What Are Decodable Bookshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-are-end-sheets2022-07-20T18:07:44.372Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0ed2441b-3822-423c-a742-8e20288bc2cf/pastedown/1280w-pastedown.jpgPage 1 of a hardcover book called pastedown. It is glued to the inside front cover of the book and cannot be seen. Pastedown | Endpapers | Book End Sheetshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5062b539-cfba-4e7b-b360-b00a4069bda5/32-page-picture-book-template-self-ended/1280w-32-page-picture-book-template-self-ended.jpgSelf-Ended 32 Page Picture Book TemplateChildren's Book Layout | Picture Book Layout | Children's Book Template | 32 Page Picture Book Templatehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/9205f7c7-0110-46b8-8ca9-454631438167/book-end-sheets-template/1280w-book-end-sheets-template.jpgA book end sheets or endpapers template showing how the 8 pages of end sheets attach a book block, and a hardcover book case. Book End Sheets | Endpapers | Book End Sheets Templatehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d61435e2-c48b-40f7-8632-83666f18ae28/book-end-sheets-slushy-slurpy-city-snow/1280w-book-end-sheets-slushy-slurpy-city-snow.jpgBook end sheets (endpapers) example from the children's book Slushy Slurpy City Snow, published by Charge Mommy Books and written by Brooke Vitale.Book End Sheets | Endpapers | Slushy Slurpy City Snowhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book2022-04-03T13:18:20.759Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/how-to-self-publish-a-childrens-book2022-05-06T14:56:56.717Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/copyright-page-template2022-05-07T02:41:38.849Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3a1ef499-c5a5-4186-9a74-8a3907c00071/copyright-page/1280w-copyright-page.jpgA copyright page from the children's book Periwinkle Smith AND THE BIG PINK SPOT, published by Charge Mommy Books, written and illustrated by John & Wendy.copyright page of a book | Copyright Page | Copyright Page Example | Book Copyrighthttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-a-colophon2022-05-06T23:03:06.740Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/what-is-a-colophon/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgWhat Is a Colophon with Real World ExamplesA colophon is a logo that is usually printed on both a book's title page and spine so that reader can recognize a brand while searching bookshelves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1ikHAGtLo672022-03-08T14:46:43.738Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-a-ghostwriter2022-04-03T13:19:50.735Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/57597c4d-ed52-4294-a37b-f025fdc884a7/what-is-a-ghostwriter-cover/1280w-what-is-a-ghostwriter-cover.jpgThe cover image for the article, What Is a Ghostwriterghostwriter | what is a ghostwriterhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-a-picture-book2022-10-05T13:03:58.147Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0fa324ea-718d-471e-a684-30c6867e5bfb/picture-book-example-nonfiction/1280w-picture-book-example-nonfiction.jpgA nonfiction picture book that is biography of a man and also the history of an important event: the creation of the New York Public Library.Picture Book Cover Example | Nonfiction | Picture Book Nonfictionhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/199719d2-bfdd-47e2-bc14-824cb81006d0/picture-book-example-poetry-book/1280w-picture-book-example-poetry-book.jpgPicture books can be poems too! In Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, each page is its own poem, each tied to the central theme of the book.Picture Book | picture book poetry | Picture Book Themeshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/976de108-9889-4247-be8a-e86091756c23/what-is-a-picture-book-cover-image/1280w-what-is-a-picture-book-cover-image.jpgWhat is a Picture Book Cover ImagePicture Bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d8ad2629-ffad-44b4-ab5e-95c89a6ba1f0/picture-book-example-i-dissent-rbg/1280w-picture-book-example-i-dissent-rbg.jpgI Dissent, a nonfiction picture book about the great Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Picture Book Cover | Picture Book Nonfiction | Ruth Bader Ginsberghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/dc86bfc9-d457-43a1-beb7-2c9613507cfa/picture-books-concept-books-abcs/1280w-picture-books-concept-books-abcs.jpgChicka Chicka Boom Boom introduces letters through a story about them climbing a coconut tree, while ABC Eat! simply lists a word that starts with each letter.Picture Book | Concept Books | Alphabet Bookshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/f660e5d1-f425-446f-88fd-437426f1d4ee/picture-book-parts-of-cover/1280w-picture-book-parts-of-cover.jpgA book cover example showing the cover, spine, and back cover of a picture book.Book Cover | Picture Book Cover | Picture Book Cover Examplehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-an-advanced-reader-copy2022-10-14T19:30:50.771Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/what-is-an-advanced-reader-copy/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgAn Advanced Reader Copy Video Example!Children's book editor Brooke Vitale breaks down what is an advanced reader copy with visual examples, outlining key elements that must be in an advance copy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suorcF9HY2w812021-07-24T11:11:00.000Zyeshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3029a0f5-6049-4326-9d07-9506e5cccf93/advanced-reader-copy-picture-book/1280w-advanced-reader-copy-picture-book.jpgAn advanced reader book cover of Say Cheese by Brooke Vitale published by Charge Mommy Books.Advanced Reader Copy | Advance Review Copy | Picture Bookhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/3d7ebf84-4173-4adb-a84b-ea48fe4b8b9e/advanced-reader-copy-ya-paperback/1280w-advanced-reader-copy-ya-paperback.jpgAn advanced reader copy from Bitterblue, a YA novel by Kristin Cashore. The picture highlights the advanced reading copy disclaimer, note, and marketing plan.Advanced Reader Copy | Advance Review Copyhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/523a0552-e126-4ad4-8322-d6fd75c1881a/advanced-reader-copies-primary-image/1280w-advanced-reader-copies-primary-image.jpgThe primary image for Brooke Vitale's Advanced Reader Copy Article showing 4 advanced reader copies of books published by Charge Mommy Books.Advanced Reader Copyhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/a188a3f3-58bd-476f-ad67-d9491605d698/advanced-reader-copy-cover-amazon-kdp/1280w-advanced-reader-copy-cover-amazon-kdp.jpgAn Amazon KDP advanced reader book cover of Slushy, Slurpy City Snow by Brooke Vitale published by Charge Mommy BooksAdvanced Reader Copyhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/f31e50a5-40d6-4025-ada7-e92f7c07bd5d/advanced-reader-copy-disclaimer-language/1280w-advanced-reader-copy-disclaimer-language.jpgAdvanced Reader Copy (ARC) disclaimer language from the book Say Cheese, written by Brooke Vitale and published by Charge Mommy Books.Advanced Reader Copyhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/early-reader-books2022-10-05T11:52:50.130Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d0bd138b-8f1d-41b1-8273-fdfd0b93c1ef/bug-hunt-by-brooke-vitale-early-reader-books/1280w-bug-hunt-by-brooke-vitale-early-reader-books.jpgA sample page from a level 1 early reader. Bug Hunt is an early reader book published by Charge Mommy Books and written by Brooke Vitale.Early Reader Books | First Readershttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-an-imprint-in-publishing2022-07-20T10:19:15.063Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c1a9c450-b41c-460e-a727-f0ae0d30ee74/isbn-imprint-registration/1280w-isbn-imprint-registration.jpgISBN Imprint RegistrationImprint Namehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/c3b3c9a2-f934-4edf-96b2-5ff5bf3d1c37/imprint-name-example/1280w-imprint-name-example.jpgAn example of an imprint name being used on a book listing on AmazonImprint Namehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/e6ab9f0d-f5c1-407e-9a86-a80917bb889a/no-imprint-name-example/1280w-no-imprint-name-example.jpgAn example of an independently listed bookImprint Namehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-an-indie-author2022-04-03T13:21:20.685Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6e05d22b-2e12-4a50-9e17-975c97c2b9ba/indie-author-article-cover-photo/1280w-indie-author-article-cover-photo.jpgWhat is an Indie Author Article Cover PhotoWhat Is an Indie Author | Indie Authorhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/childrens-book-printing-and-offset-printing2022-05-13T15:42:36.210Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0c0d34e6-5193-4b70-940a-c79d8c994b05/gatefold/1280w-gatefold.jpgA gatefold is a foldout that extends from a single interior page of a book. They are primarily used to hide or extend an illustration. Gatefold | Offset Book Printing | Children's Book Printing | Printing Effectshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/1d6f7a95-8fd8-425f-ba52-4de214d0330c/book-embossing/1280w-book-embossing.jpgBook embossing is when text or an image is raised on a page. Embossed printing is created by pressing into paper from underneath to give a raised appearance.Book Embossing | Embossed Printing | Offset Book Printinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/71e663fd-107e-421c-932d-4b8fea5bf411/debossing/1280w-debossing.jpgDebossed printing is when text or an image is pressed down into a page. Debossing feels like an indentation or depressed effect imprinted on a book cover. Debossing | Offset Book Printing | Printing Effectshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/7bf45eda-07d6-4713-bb2c-17a9ab3a19bc/spot-uv/1280w-spot-uv.jpgAn children's book example of spot uv printing courtesy of MCRL Overseas GroupOffset Printing | Offset Press | Spot uv | Spot Uv Printinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/7bf55beb-5733-47ee-923d-d86a0ff53c09/gilded-edges/1280w-gilded-edges.jpgGilded edges is when an offset printer adds metallic foil to the edges of paper. This is an example of gilded edges on a printed book. Gilded Edges | Offset Printing | Printing Effectshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/b223cf4e-1849-4e15-bddd-517763bed762/french-flap/1280w-french-flap.jpgA French flap is a gatefold on the front and/or back cover of a paperback book. A French flap acts like a dust jacket, providing extra space for sales copy. French Flap | Paperback Book | Offset Book Printinghttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-bleed-in-printing2023-07-05T10:31:42.909Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-copy-editing2022-04-03T13:22:05.758Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/d6224e91-e707-44d7-8461-9ffa80b10485/copy-edit-example/1280w-copy-edit-example.jpgExample of questions a copy editor may ask at the copy edit stage of a manuscript. These may include spelling, grammar, and word choice. Copy Edit | Copy Editing Example | Copy Editorhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-editing2023-01-25T21:56:48.853Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/what-is-editing/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgWhat To Know Before Hiring a Book EditorThere are many kinds of editing. Editorial assessments, developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. Know them before hiring an Editor!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlft_jlzCCM2252021-03-25T12:24:00.000Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-usps-media-mail2022-04-03T13:22:50.669Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/what-is-proofreading2022-04-03T13:23:15.157Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/0506851d-472b-48e9-b0e2-8697b7605a18/proofreading-widow-example/1280w-proofreading-widow-example.jpgWidows are lines that run short at the top of a new page. Widow Typographyhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/46f03ca8-5131-4515-a9f9-bf459789be6d/proofreading-word-stack-example/1280w-proofreading-word-stack-example.jpgA proofreading example of a word stack. Note the three rows with "his" on top of one another. This is a word stack. Word Stack | Proofreading Word Stack Examplehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5cfa780b-2286-4e01-a1fd-d119c9ac9dbe/proofreading-orphan-example/1280w-proofreading-orphan-example.jpgThis picture is an example of a orphan. Orphans are short words that fall on a line by themselves at the end of a paragraph.What is Proofreading | Text Orphanhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/602d1ed1-9e64-4de1-b313-3e8c31deca6a/proofreading-text-interference/1280w-proofreading-text-interference.jpgNote how the duck's eyebrows are interfering with the text. A proofreader's job is to find instances like this so they can be corrected. What is Proofreading | Text Interferencehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/8a005349-97bb-48e9-b71b-019223f0b7da/proofreaders-marks/1280w-proofreaders-marks.jpgA picture of the different proofreading symbols used by proofreaders to mark a book layout. This image comes from Merriam Webster. Proofreaders' Markshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/childrens-book-trim-size2023-08-16T02:47:54.562Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/22938e2e-9f25-4344-860e-b517d72f29cb/standard-kdp-childrens-book-sizes/1280w-standard-kdp-childrens-book-sizes.jpgMost Common Kdp Children's Book SizesChildren's Book Sizes | Picture Book Sizes | Kdp Children's Book Sizeshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/24498458-525b-4786-a3a6-6b05c2b3a3d9/standard-childrens-book-sizes-portrait-sizes/1280w-standard-childrens-book-sizes-portrait-sizes.jpgMost Common Children's Book Sizes - Landscape SizesStandard Children's Book Size | Standard Picture Book Sizes | Portrait Children's Book Sizehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/2c3869b1-f9f7-4382-a652-f78c2783535b/interior-book-template/1280w-interior-book-template.jpgAn image showing a book template for the interior of a book, including book bleedBook Trim Sizehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/5d281411-0087-4e05-905b-8e29f9876288/standard-childrens-book-sizes-landscape-sizes/1280w-standard-childrens-book-sizes-landscape-sizes.jpgMost Common Children's Book Sizes - Landscape SizesStandard Children's Book Size | Standard Picture Book Sizes | Landscape Children's Book Sizehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6dcd03e2-f78a-4b99-b2b3-8b428b154d5a/trim-size-resize-portrait/1280w-trim-size-resize-portrait.jpgAn image showing a book illustration being converted from portrait to square and landscapePortrait Children's Book Size | Book Trim Sizehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/6f5af586-8b73-4ee2-bc91-665500fdfec0/childrens-book-trim-size-article-cover-photo/1280w-childrens-book-trim-size-article-cover-photo.jpgChildren's Book Trim Size Article Cover PhotoBrooke Vitale | Children's Book Editor | Children's Book Publishinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/7781e8dd-bca3-4f73-a9e5-f7d4142cb36b/sheet-fed-press-poster-example/1280w-sheet-fed-press-poster-example.jpgA finished sheet of posters from an offset printer.Offset Printing | Sheet Fed Press | Sheet Fed Offset Printinghttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/78feb12b-cc76-49f0-b263-8b43cef634c7/landscape-layout-book-trim-size-example/1280w-landscape-layout-book-trim-size-example.jpgA scene from the children's book Except Antartica by Todd Sturgell that displays how certain illustrations should have a landscape layout.Children's Book Sizes | Book Trim Size | Landscape Children's Book Sizehttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/93e7548a-4d72-4985-a022-66fa5bc51822/standard-childrens-book-sizes-square-sizes/1280w-standard-childrens-book-sizes-square-sizes.jpgMost Common Children's Book Sizes - Square SizesStandard Children's Book Size | Standard Picture Book Sizes | Square Children's Book Sizeshttps://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/o/images%2F9e5e0683-d64c-4e53-9ffd-7a0b202f6d77%2Fstandard-ingramspark-childrens-book-sizes%2F1280w-standard-ingramspark-childrens-book-sizes.jpg?alt=mediaCommon IngramSpark children's trim sizesPicture Book Sizes | Children's Book Sizes | IngramSpark Trim Sizeshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ade9a216-2195-45af-a008-ad4a444e5c62/childrens-book-page-size-portrait-sizes/1280w-childrens-book-page-size-portrait-sizes.jpgA scene from the children's book If You Miss Me by Jocelyn Li Langrand that displays how certain illustrations look best in a portrait layout. Book Page Size | Children's Book Sizes | Portrait Sizeshttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/df636c12-36b6-4781-8bd6-ef2c9e605df0/trim-size-resize-landscape/1280w-trim-size-resize-landscape.jpgAn image showing a book illustration being converted from landscape to square and portraitBook Trim Size | Landscape Children's Book Sizehttps://brookevitale.com/blog/hire-an-illustrator-for-a-childrens-book2023-09-05T01:54:25.859Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/127b8b90-6adc-40b3-9eb5-a1c9deefb68d/how-to-find-an-illustrator-primary-image/1280w-how-to-find-an-illustrator-primary-image.jpgAn example of different illustrator interpretations of the same illustration prompt meant to demonstrate the need to get sample illustrations.Sample Illustration Processhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/1286ea3a-5b22-4508-ac2d-456aafcc5956/find-an-illustrator-get-many-sample-illustrations/1280w-find-an-illustrator-get-many-sample-illustrations.jpgAn example of different illustrator interpretations of the same illustration prompt. Get many sample illustrations.Sample Illustration Processhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/42366f7b-84b4-4c6c-88cd-ae8822fe56a5/childrens-book-layout-template-book-map/1280w-childrens-book-layout-template-book-map.jpgA children's book template, also known as a book map is an early plan for text and illustration placement.Children's Book Template | Book Map | Book Layouthttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/images/ec435ff6-9488-412e-bc8b-1e62bb76e69b/sample-illustration-process/1280w-sample-illustration-process.jpgA visual timeline of the sample illustration process, from sketch to final color.Sample Illustration Processhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/when-should-i-release-my-seasonal-book2022-04-03T13:24:20.188Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/when-should-i-use-reflowable-text2022-04-03T13:24:42.790Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/publish-an-ebook2022-04-03T13:25:05.254Zhttps://storage.googleapis.com/brookes-workshop.appspot.com/blog/why-do-i-need-an-ebook/video_cover_photo/1024wjpeg_cover_photo.jpgPublish an eBook to Drive Book Reviews and Book SalesProfessional children's book editor Brooke Vitale talks eBook publishing and how eBooks will improve a book launch, drive book reviews, and book saleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOoS84MVAtc1022021-08-13T10:18:00.000Zyeshttps://brookevitale.com/blog/why-is-a-style-guide-essential-to-writing-a-series2022-04-03T13:25:27.753Zhttps://brookevitale.com/blog/writing-tips2022-04-03T13:25:50.198Z