Apr 11, 2016 | What Does It Mean To Be An Entrepreneur?, writing craft and process
“Throughout the journey, I’ve been asked many times if I ever wanted to write. The long and short answer to that question is “Yes.” But that’s easier said than done.” – emma d drydenI’m delighted and honored to be...
Jan 28, 2016 | children's book publishing, What Does It Mean To Be An Entrepreneur?, writing craft and process
what does it mean to be an entrepreneur? by rana diorio & emma d dryden * illustrated by ken minI am thrilled to announce the publication this week of a picture book I’ve co-authored for children ages 4-8. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? is a story about...
Nov 11, 2015 | children's book publishing, children's book writing, personal growth, writing craft and process
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT SERIES post #6Eileen RobinsonI’ve been an admirer of Eileen Robinson for many years. She established herself as a children’s editorial consultant with her own company, F1rst Pages, long before editors like myself were becoming...
Oct 20, 2015 | children's book publishing, writing craft and process
I’ve recently been talking and guest-posting about the importance of ensuring our protagonists evolve and grow through the choices and decisions they make throughout the course of their stories. Whether these choices and decisions are compelled by something...