Ciara
What are activity packs and why do I need them?
Teaching resources and activity sheets based on your books are fantastic for building a relationship with schools, libraries, parents and...
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Ciara
- 7 min
Why is my book not selling?
It can be frustrating if, after putting your heart and soul into a publishing project, your efforts aren't reflected in the sales...
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- 1 min
Podcast: Make sure your picture book has all the right ingredients
Artist Marta Taylor has launched a brand new podcast for picture book authors and illustrators called Picture Book Ingredients. I was...
Ciara
- 8 min
The dos and don'ts of approaching bloggers
1. Don't be shy about approaching bloggers Bloggers don't mind being asked to review books at all. It's flattering to be asked for your...
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Ten reasons why I love matcha
One of Purple Crayon's first official copywriting projects was new labels for Fuji Tea & Coffee's ceremonial grade matcha. It was...
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Sponsored content: Books make life bearable
Here's a piece of sponsored content I put together for Just Books in Mullingar last year as part of their Christmas marketing campaign....
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The Happy Hedgerow branches out with an exciting blog tour
We celebrated the launch of The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion and Erin Brown (Pikku Publishing) with an Instagram tour. This involved...
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- 5 min
What to consider before self-publishing a picture book
Before independently publishing a picture book, ask yourself the following questions... Is your book really a picture book? A book with...
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- 1 min
Draft your plan for sales success
Authors! Now's the time to start plotting to ensure you make the most of the festive season. Get in touch to discuss a PR plan to boost...
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33/45 Records strikes a chord with music lovers
Record-breaking vinyl sales help make independent music store a massive hit... Despite launching mid-pandemic, business has been booming...
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Purple Crayon: Creating new worlds with words
When I was younger, one of my favourite stories was Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. This is about a boy who decides to...
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Projects: Mia Makes a Meadow Blossoms on Instagram
Highlights from the Mia Makes a Meadow book tour The release of Mia Makes a Meadow by Rachel Lawston and Beatriz Castro (Pikku...
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Projects: JoJo puts her best hoof forward
Highlights from the JoJo's Jump Positivity Tour Determined little pony JoJo put her best hoof forward with a virtual book tour in March....
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Projects: Author Website
Absolutely loved working with debut children's author Stephanie Mason on a website introducing her to the literary world. This included...
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Projects: New look for Just Books
Extremely excited to be working on a rebrand with Just Books. This is Mullingar's oldest (and only) independent bookstore and it's...
Ciara
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Projects: Tales of Millwickerton
The debut children's novel from new Irish talent, Aisling O'Shea, releases in spring 2022. After editing, formatting and writing the...
Ciara
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Projects: The Little Squirrel Who Worried
Not only is The Little Squirrel Who Worried an incredibly beautiful children's book, but it's also one that makes an enormous difference...
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Projects: Does Santa Claus Like Brussels Sprouts?
Could this be the cutest Santa you've ever seen? Look at those bunny slippers! Discover what's on the menu at the North Pole with the...
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Projects: Christmas Gift Guide
Delighted to be featured in the Westmeath Examiner with two pages of children's reviews and recommendations (see the full list). An...
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Projects: Festival of the Elves
The international tour for Festival of the Elves: The Magic Around You included a fantastic plug on one of Ireland's biggest radio...