Ciara1 minWhat 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...
Ciara7 minWhy 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...
Ciara1 minPodcast: Make sure your picture book has all the right ingredientsArtist Marta Taylor has launched a brand new podcast for picture book authors and illustrators called Picture Book Ingredients. I was...
Ciara8 minThe dos and don'ts of approaching bloggers1. 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...
Ciara3 minTen reasons why I love matchaOne of Purple Crayon's first official copywriting projects was new labels for Fuji Tea & Coffee's ceremonial grade matcha. It was...
Ciara2 minSponsored content: Books make life bearableHere's a piece of sponsored content I put together for Just Books in Mullingar last year as part of their Christmas marketing campaign....
Ciara2 minThe Happy Hedgerow branches out with an exciting blog tourWe celebrated the launch of The Happy Hedgerow by Elena Mannion and Erin Brown (Pikku Publishing) with an Instagram tour. This involved...
Ciara5 minWhat to consider before self-publishing a picture bookBefore independently publishing a picture book, ask yourself the following questions... Is your book really a picture book? A book with...
Ciara1 minDraft your plan for sales successAuthors! 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...
Ciara3 min33/45 Records strikes a chord with music loversRecord-breaking vinyl sales help make independent music store a massive hit... Despite launching mid-pandemic, business has been booming...
Ciara2 minPurple Crayon: Creating new worlds with wordsWhen 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...
Ciara2 minProjects: Mia Makes a Meadow Blossoms on InstagramHighlights from the Mia Makes a Meadow book tour The release of Mia Makes a Meadow by Rachel Lawston and Beatriz Castro (Pikku...
Ciara2 minProjects: JoJo puts her best hoof forwardHighlights from the JoJo's Jump Positivity Tour Determined little pony JoJo put her best hoof forward with a virtual book tour in March....
Ciara1 minProjects: Author WebsiteAbsolutely loved working with debut children's author Stephanie Mason on a website introducing her to the literary world. This included...
Ciara1 minProjects: New look for Just BooksExtremely excited to be working on a rebrand with Just Books. This is Mullingar's oldest (and only) independent bookstore and it's...
Ciara1 minProjects: Tales of MillwickertonThe debut children's novel from new Irish talent, Aisling O'Shea, releases in spring 2022. After editing, formatting and writing the...
Ciara1 minProjects: 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...
Ciara1 minProjects: 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...
Ciara1 minProjects: Christmas Gift GuideDelighted to be featured in the Westmeath Examiner with two pages of children's reviews and recommendations (see the full list). An...
Ciara1 minProjects: Festival of the ElvesThe international tour for Festival of the Elves: The Magic Around You included a fantastic plug on one of Ireland's biggest radio...