

Instead, put your energies into creating a smart, memorable book – one that will leave a distinctive mark with readers.


Don’t get overly worried about trends and what you “think” publishers will like. Keep it for yourself, and buy a few extra to give to any child and/or adult who’d appreciate Alphabeasties.įinally take a lesson from Sharon and Sarah, love and nurture your own book idea, let it grow into something will stand out with readers. This includes Sharon Werner and Sarah Nelson. It’s a totally different feeling when so many good books, and good writers, come from the same place. paper) ISBN: 9781934706787 (hardcover : alk. Readers encounter an amazing array of fish, sharks, worms, dolphins, turtles. It’s one thing to find a book one enjoys. Alphabeasties and other amazing types / by Sharon Werner and Sarah Forss. Paul, MN! What a nice coincidence! They are the brains behind Werner Design Werks.Īs the gals at Paper Darts have stated many times before, we are very fortunate to live in such a smart, literary city! Or in this case, the Twin-Cities. Of course, being a person who reads acknowledgements and frontis pieces, I was excited to learn the creators of Alphabeasties are from St.
