With more and more online information being locked behind expensive paywalls and monthly subscriptions, libraries have an opportunity to once again take center stage as guardians of free and accessible...
As warmer days appear and spring turns to summer, many people begin heading outside in search of games and fun. However, with all of this fun in the sun, it...
As a lover of books, have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of publishing? There's a lot of behind-the-scenes work just to publish one book as an Indie...
One of the fastest growing corners of the internet, on multiple different platforms, is books! BookTok, BookTube, Bookstagram… even brick-and-mortar bookstores have gotten in on the action by curating displays...
In the fast-paced world of literature and book-related professions, productivity and organization are essential ingredients for success. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, a dedicated bookseller, or a...
On July first, my picture book, “It’ll be Irie” published by Cardinal Rule Press, made its world debut. What seemed like such a far-off time back in Winter of 2022,...
The new year is almost here! As we close out 2022, we thought we would recap some of our podcasts from this year. Below are All the Write Marketing’s top...
Are you new to the All the Write Marketing podcast? If you joined in 2022, then you might want to check out our top five podcast episodes from 2021! Get...
January 5, 2022 Growing Young Minds Through Literature with Gary Mlodzik In this episode, you will learn: About the organization Kids Need to Read How human beings can truly...
Pitching is an important part of an author’s journey. Submitting and pitching the manuscript to publishers is how a picture book gets published. There is a lot that goes into...
My wheels were turning as I jotted the first few words onto the page. My children’s book, Violet’s Victory, was nowhere near completion, but I had grand notions, and...
‘Tis officially the middle of December, which means the holiday season, and all of its accompanying joys and stressors, are in full swing. Mid-December is a time when decorations adorn...
Thank you for visiting. Founder of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, recently interviewed guests on our podcast All the WRITE Marketing and we wanted to share that series with you....
Marketing a children’s book can be challenging. Especially in a world where conducting school visits, in person story times, and other in person events, are all limited by a global...
You lean back into the comforting embrace of your desk chair and let out a triumphant sigh. Before you sits a tower of neatly stacked pages that, together, comprise the...
You found this blog post because you want to publish a picture book. I was in the same boat as you over a decade ago and since then, things have...
I hope this Cardinal Rule Press Blog finds you with a full heart from a wonderful holiday and some downtime to enjoy those you love! If you’re anything like us...
Tis’ the season! It’s that time of year where we start thinking about our loved ones and how we can show our love during the up coming seasonal celebrations. Our...
If there is one thing we ALL love… it’s connecting through books. As booksellers and librarians, it’s those connections that feed us. Due to the pandemic, many of us have...
As a way to support our community of writers and to collaborate with others in the industry, we are hosting a virtual interview series this fall. Join us on zoom...
