Rebecca Bielawski's Blog
January 6, 2016
Nurturing Nature in the Classroom
Guest Post by Rebecca Bielawski, for Kellee of Unleashing Readers
If you are having trouble getting your class out and into nature, there are a hundred ways you can get nature into your class. If you want your kids to run wild with nature-based crafts and projects, but your imagination feels as dried up as an autumn leaf, don’t despair – On the wonderful world wide web you can discover all the inspiration you need. I especially reco...
December 6, 2015
The Creative Process - A Look at How My Books are Conceived and Created
The first idea that leads to a finished book could be anything-- a character, a rough sketch, a rhyme or even a painting style, and can come from anywhere-- a memory from childhood, something someone says, things I see at the supermarket, in nature and especially things that kids do and say. Kids are nutty, I am privileged to have the opportunity to listen and learn from them (and steal their ideas!). I don't always start with the stor...
November 7, 2015
To Translate or Not to Translate
To many of you, the thought has probably entered your head; If I can make money selling my books to the English reading community, why don't I translate them to a bunch of other languages and make even more? Well, there a few things that you might not have considered.
I would say that unless you have a clear reason why you want to translate your book to a different language, as part of a strategy that includes marketing (in a foreign language), think...
October 18, 2012
Behind the Book: MONKEY STUFF
Self Publishing and Self promotion
This book was an experiment in so many ways. When I started I didn't know what to expect in regard to sales, time frames, the market place, pricing, well... everything. I wrote COSITAS DE MONITOS and the English version; MONKEY STUFF at the end of 2011 because I found myself in a "time out" from the work force. I first found out about Lulu as an option for self publishing which I...
October 1, 2012
Monkey Stuff 5 stars from READERS FAVORITE
My first book Monkey Stuff received a 5 star review from READERS FAVORITE
Reviewed by Kristie I.
"Monkey Stuff: A Children's Rhyming Counting Book," written and illustrated by Rebecca Bielawski, is an adorable story about a mischievous monkey told while teaching numbers one through ten. Each number represents an object or objects that the monkey steals from an animal or person. The monkey steals a cow's bell, a horse's four horseshoes, a princess's seven p...
September 18, 2012
Do kids read ebooks? Do parents buy ebooks for their kids?
I asked myself the same questions. Is it worth the extra effort? The answer is yes, I think so anyway. Ebooks will never replace printed children's books or at least I hope they never do but they definitely have a place.
They are a great marketing tool for authors
They cost nothing to produce
They are cheaper so parents can buy to see if they want to spend money on the printed book
Instantaneous download to your reading device
Great for vacations, travelling with...
