Writing picture books is not easy. Picture books are a unique form of writing with a large audience of 2- to 8-year-olds, and they must appeal to both the adult purchaser and the child listener/reader. They are generally 32 pages long and must be tightly focused and told partly through illustrations. And novice picture book writers make a lot of mistakes-... [Read More]

Artisanal. Organic. Fair Trade. Natural. Handmade. Consumers are clamoring for quality and taste, and there is a growing trend toward organic foods and international food.With an annual growth rate of 11 percent, the opportunities to sell and market specialty gourmet foods are greater than ever. Almost 75 percent of the nation’s consumers now buy these ... [Read More]