Lynette Oxley

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I enjoy writing poems and stories for children and am learning illustration including surface design.

Friday, February 10, 2023

Nonfiction Fest: Comp Titles: Where to Find Them and How to Assess ...

I enjoyed reading this post by a non-fiction children's writer.




Nonfiction Fest: Comp Titles: Where to Find Them and How to Assess ...: By Peggy Thomas One part of the submission process that I find awkward is coming up with comparison titles or “comps” for the one I’m prop...

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Nonfiction Fest: Writing a Rhyming Nonfiction Picture Book: A Game ...

I joined the Nonfiction Fest and look forward to reading the blogs.


Nonfiction Fest: Writing a Rhyming Nonfiction Picture Book: A Game ...: WELCOME TO NF FEST 2023! Learn the art of writing nonfiction for children one blog post at a time. To start the month off, we have an excell...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Adding watercolour to my texture library

 

1. Hooker's Green and Epsom Salts.

Primary red + water using eyedropper.

Cobalt blue + wrap (darker areas) 
+ tissues (lighter areas).

Primary red + table salt.

Primary red, cobalt blue + borax sprinkles.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Buzz Words: Subbie and His Mate


 

Buzz Words: Subbie and His Mate: Subbie and His Mate by Corinne Fenton, illustrated by Mark Wilson (Ford Street Publishing) PB RRP $16.95 ISBN: 9781925804980 Reviewed by ...

Monday, June 6, 2022

Review of Inside Story

Inside Story is full of tips about writing, illustrating and publishing children’s books with no shortage of contributors. The publishing section is the largest with job descriptions, the publishing process, pitching, and more. Well done, United Publishers of Armidale!