Children’s Book Publishing: Interview with Terry Hawkins – Episode #010


Children’s book publishing can be very rewarding. Today’s episode is very special as it is another blue couch episode. We are so lucky to have Terry Hawkins with us. Dale speaks with Terry about her career and becoming an author. She explains what writing her books has meant for her and how she overcame a lot of the common fears and reservations first-time authors have.

She also talks about her children’s book publishing experience.

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  • linda
    As usual this "couch" session was very informative and interesting. I like this concept of sharing and interviewing in an informal format.
    Great Stuff
  • CydO
    This brought tears to my eyes seeing how Terry moved from resisting being an author and worrying about being judged as one, to becoming such a passionate author and finding such an important audience for her work in the children's books after pushing through and creating multiple books. Thanks so much Dale and Terry.
  • This episode was very interesting and engaging. I would like to hear more about Stickman.
  • Thanks Dale & Terry for this video. Very insightful with great tips to get started. Any suggestions on how to source illustrators suitable for children's books?
  • Thanks for your question. I will create another video to answer your question soon. Dale
  • trueliberty
    Really enjoyed this one. A great combination of inspiration and the process of becoming an author. Loved it.
  • jessecaudill
    Thanks for your tips. The most important word for me was "naturally".
  • kc.carlson
    Thank you Dale and Terry for this lovely episode!!

    Hmmm... "Don't judge yourself?"
    Could you NOT have told me that 6 months ago???? I deleted 350 pages of the book I'd written last year :'(

    Thank the heavens, I do still have the bare bones in my notes books (like Terry does) but how to put it together?? Do I make it 2 different books?? I have so much to say on various topics....... lol
  • I'm only just getting round to watching these videos and I'm loving them so far. I wish I'd had this information before I published my first novel, it would have made such a difference to the way I did things. Thank you Dale, I'll certainly be doing things differently with the novel I'm currently writing.

    And thank you Terry for that wonderful tip on the Post It notes. I've been having a nightmare getting my thoughts in order with my first non-fiction book but that is a genius idea as I can move them round as I go if I need to.

    I love GetPublishedTV.com and will definitely be recommending it to others.
  • jacquelynmccammonjunor
    Terry thank you for the idea on how to get one's thoughts coordinated. I usually struggle with completing my thoughts in order; and would be struck for a while just doing so even lthough I have an idea what should be in the parts to follow. Your three part method will really help me. I gathered that you state what you want be in the book. The chapters are named, probably not in order. Then at the side of each chapter, you state what goes into each one.
  • Ruby Williams
    I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Terry. She has a lot of useful information to share. I especially enjoyed her information regarding her process. ~ Thanks Ruby
  • I enjoyed the way Ms. Hawkins discussed her insecurities with writing a book. Writing something others will want to read is an issue I struggle with as well. I have a book started, but struggle with the "what 'right' do I have writing a book" self-questioning, too.
  • Hi Robin, yeh a lot of people go through the insecurities and self-questioning but just like Terry Hawkins says you need to reserve judgement. If you would like to request a chat with me I can help and guide you through the process. Just like the "Chat With Dale" button at the top and fill in your details.

    thanks
  • That's a great idea with the formats and such...I really like this author!
  • Paula
    great interview with Terry....WOW
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