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"iBooks Author is a great tool for creating interactive ebooks. Unfortunately, creating content with iBooks Author isn't always as easy as you might hope it is. Back in June I shared a free 110 page book about using iBooks Author . However, if video tutorials are more helpful to you I have found twenty six videos that you should look at."

Recently author Hazel Edwards undertook a 'Skype an author' session and book launch with New Zealand librarians.

Markus Zusak discusses the challenges of writing and why we should embrace failure. Interesting read.

'The Wrong Book' by Nick Bland NIck Bland is a wonderful author and illustrator. This year, National Simultaneous Storytime is on Wednesday 22nd of May at 11am. NSS is an inspirational event.

"Copyright law is complex enough-throw in an instance of international remixing by young nerdfighters, and you have a real mess. But in the hands of author John Green, it's the basis for a pretty cool video. "

A great blog by two authors, showcasing diversity in Young Adult fiction :)

15 different images with advice from a range of authors.

Its National Poetry Month in the U.S. I use this site a great deal whenever teaching poetry -- poems, author bios, reviews and recordings of readings are among the offerings.

Author Tristan Bancks has developed a free Story Scrapbook app, which helps students plan their writing ideas. It's in beta at the moment but it's worth a play.