Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

Why choose self-publishing?

As the release date for SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS draws closer, the question has sprung from family and friends, “What made you decide to self-publish?” The decision to pursue traditional versus self-publishing ultimately depends on the mission … Continue reading

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The most exciting page of my book (so far)

It’s an easy thing to overlook in a book, and not something that typically generates excitement. But today, I am overjoyed about a copyright page. Pending a Library of Congress Control Number, this book is almost ready for publication!  

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Top 5 children’s book picks

Growing up, my sisters and I were allowed one hour of TV time per day. That meant the other 23 hours had to be occupied by other activities. Aside from sleeping and school, much of the day was spent daydreaming, … Continue reading

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Does anyone remember these?

As a grade school student, I lived for book orders. Does anyone else remember how exciting it was when the teacher handed these out? The annual Scholastic fliers distributed at the end of the day never made it into my … Continue reading

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On editing: My methods of self-editing fiction

“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.” ― Patricia Fuller   Every writer, be she traditionally published or self-published, needs an editor. That is non-disputable. (Well, I suppose it is … Continue reading

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