You can do it! Tenacity!
That’s the short answer.

More people than you can imagine ask me about creating children’s books, and what it takes to get published. It’s a very competitive business and I am always appreciative of every opportunity I am given. Sometimes, people find their way into the business right away, without much prep work. I was not one of them, nor was anyone I personally know.

If you’re committed to being published, the best thing you can do is learn all about the business. Get a job in publishing, learn what every job entails, find out what makes others successful. If you want to be an illustrator, go to art school, get an education in your field of interest.

These are the basic stepping stones. They don’t always apply, and you may find yourself successful without them. But, this is the road I took and the one that seems most likely to lead to success.

Ira Glass has a good piece on wimp.com about being a creative. He is engaged in a slightly different pursuit. But, the same rules apply to all of us, no matter what our endeavor. Check it out here.

Good luck! I look forward to reading your books!

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