by Michael Mahin | Blog, Events, News
So excited to announce the release of this beautiful book that came out in September! And if you haven’t heard, Jose Ramirez just won the coveted Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art! Check out the book at your local bookstore or here on... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, News
Today is the day! Stalebread Charlie and the Razzy Dazzy Spasm Band illustrated by the amazing Don Tate is officially a here! Here are links to a few great reviews: Publisher’s Weekly “After some false starts, the band takes off, and “the boys filled their... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Writing Advice, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips
I am a self-professed, craft-book addict. I love reading about writing. Yes, it is probably a form of procrastination, but at least it is a productive form. For me, while many ideas are similar between books, hearing them explained in different ways is often the... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, Character Development, Characterization, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Story Development, Writing Advice, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips
Without memorable characters, your story is dead in the water. Nothing can save it. Not a great plot. Not a great premise. Not a great climax. Why? Because if readers don’t like your characters, they will not care what happens. The good news is, the fix is... 
by Michael Mahin | Blog, Children's Writing, Picture Books, Story Development, Structure, Writing Advice, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips
Crafting narratives that flow and feel natural is one hallmark of great writing. It’s one of those things: you know it when it’s working. And, of course, you know it when it isn’t. Something feels off. The problem for most writers isn’t simply...
