Aman Roy, Author at ShieldCrest

Why Children’s Book Publishing Requires a Different Strategy Than Adult Books?

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If you’ve ever tried applying the same approach to a children’s book that you used for an adult title, you’ll know fairly quickly that something doesn’t quite sit right. The rhythms are different, the expectations are different, and frankly, the entire ecosystem operates in its own way. Many writers who come to children’s publishing from […]

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The Resurgence of Poetry in the UK: What’s Driving the Revival?

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There was a point, not that long ago, when poetry in the UK felt like something you were supposed to admire rather than actually enjoy. You encountered it in school, maybe at a festival if you were that way inclined, and then largely moved on. It wasn’t that people disliked it — it was more

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Common Myths About Children’s Book Publishing—Debunked

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People tend to assume that children’s book publishing is soft, simple, and forgiving. Perhaps it’s the colourful covers. Perhaps it’s because the books are aimed at kids. Whatever the reason, the assumption is wrong — and it leads a lot of writers astray before they’ve even started. Worth saying upfront: there are reputable children’s literature

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