Category Archives: Publishing

What I Learned on My Summer Vacation

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

By Free Spirit intern Liz S. Free Spirit has an active internship program. Each semester, we invite our publishing interns to write a post reflecting on their experiences at Free Spirit. I graduated from college this past May with a … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Being a Free Spirit Intern

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

By Anna B. Free Spirit has an active internship program. We invited one of our publishing interns, Anna B., to write a post reflecting on her experience at Free Spirit. This summer, I turned 20 years old. A new decade—how … Continue reading →

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Advice for Writers from the Top of the Slush Pile

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

By Kyra Ostendorf, publisher at Free Spirit Publishing Picture a crowded exhibit hall at a national educators conference. There are so many resources to browse through. Do you have a favorite booth to visit—one where you are likely to see … Continue reading →

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Free Spirit Storytellers on Their Best Behavior

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

By Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen, author and illustrator of the Best Behavior® series Storytelling is at the heart of being human—and it starts at birth. We share stories as we talk to our babies, sing to them, and read … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Picture Books: Tips on How to Write Your Very Own

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

By Free Spirit’s Editorial Staff From a distance, picture books seem very easy to write. The truth is they’re one of the hardest art forms to master. They’re all about evoking strong feelings and making a story come to life … Continue reading →

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