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The Elsa stage of writing when we ‘let it go’

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The final version of “Book of Blank” was uploaded to press last Saturday. For weeks leading up to that day, I had a constant internal chant of, “Come on, let’s go. Come on, let’s go. Get it done. Get it … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes of ‘Book of Blank’ production wrap-up

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

The clock is ticking this week as production wraps up for “Sarah & Katy and the Book of Blank.” Here’s a look at what’s on the table this week: Book Production Last-minute edits are still taking place — I’m pushing … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to be a member of the Childless Children’s Authors Club

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Middle-grade author Maile Meloy made an important point in the New York Times Sunday Book Review last week. In an essay titled “Whose Side Are You On?” Meloy explores the idea of being a childless children’s author.  Meloy muses: But … Continue reading →

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This is a great cover design concept

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

During a recent visit to Book World, I was browsing the classics section when I came across this: Two different book covers that, when arranged side by side, create a single piece of art. This isn’t a brand new concept … Continue reading →

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Book 1 vs. Book 2: The battle for an indie author’s attention

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I’m not a mother yet, but I think I’m experiencing a hint of how it feels to have two kids. On the one hand is Book 1. My firstborn. My toddler. Not even a year old, Book 1 was released … Continue reading →

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