Matt B chats with local author and artist Margie O’hara

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April 4, 2021
How to write, Kids Lit, Media, Picture Books

Interview with Regional Picture Book Author and Artist Margie O’hara, on where she gets her ideas, biggest challenges and advice for up and coming authors.

Kids Lit Writers and Illustrators group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49266…​

Margie O’Hara: https://www.maggieoharas.com/

More help: https://geckotales.com.au/

 

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Biggenden State School

mattb
March 3, 2021
Media, Picture Books


Biggenden State School

It’s heart-warming to get letters of appreciation form people who read your books, but none more so than from the kids themselves.

Thank you year 2/3 class of 2020, you made my day, week, month even year!

I hope to send you some more books in the very near futur

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Author Talk at Townsville Grammar

mattb
August 26, 2020
How to Draw, How to write, Kids Lit, Media, Picture Books

What a magic day at Townsville Grammar School (junior campus).

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I got to talk to the kids about being an author/illustrator and we even did a mini workshop on the creative process behind writing a picture book.

I now have a new idea to pursue and get finished…thanks kids!!!

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Do you want to know how to write books for kids?

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March 4, 2020
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Scholarships

Have you ever wanted to write a picture book for kids but didn’t know where to start?
Then this is the opportunity you have been chasing, not only will Mira show you all the ins and outs of crafting your story, but you will also have the opportunity to get your story in front of industry leading editors.

Why not apply for a scholarship… you have nothing to lose and so much to gain..

But hurry there’s only 1 week left to apply:  http://bit.ly/YuyiMScholarships

or simply sign here: http://bit.ly/CBWPB-Yes

You’ll be investing in your writing futue…

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Do you want to write Children’s Picture Books?

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February 23, 2020
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What an unbelievable opportunity, learn more in 6 weeks than most will in 10 years.

It’s six glorious weeks of all-you-could-ever-need admission to the Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books. Mon-Fri access to co-teachers Dr. Mira Reisberg Clear Fork/Spork Acquiring Editor and Art Director, and Acquiring Stimola Literary Agent Allison Remcheck. Plus numerous scholarship & golden ticket opportunities; your VIP fastpass to completing your book and getting it in into the hands of top industry professionals. The world needs to hear your story – and we can help.

Follow @MiraReisberg #CBWPB18 and visit http://bit.ly/CBWPB-Yes to get started today! Scholarships here: 

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