Writer’s Toolbox

Writer’s Toolbox

Whether you’re penning your first picture book or looking for a fresh perspective, I’m sharing the practical lessons, industry shortcuts, and creative tools I’ve gathered over 25+ books. Writing is 10% inspiration and 90% execution—let’s navigate that journey together. No fees, just real-world tools for your writing craft.

An image featuring the title 'The Power of the page turn with Danna Smith' at the top, alongside a colorful banner that reads 'March on with MENTOR TEXTS'. Below, there is a quote from Danna Smith about the art of reading children's books, accompanied by her smiling portrait.
A promotional image featuring Danna Smith, highlighting her journey from reading to writing Little Golden Books. The image includes three book covers: 'Springtime Babies', 'I'm a Drone', and 'The Colors of Fall', along with a quote from Danna Smith about her childhood experiences with Little Golden Books.
Promotional graphic for Danna Smith's writing workshop on social-emotional learning picture books, featuring the book 'Zenguine' with illustrations of a penguin and a whale, alongside a quote from Smith about guiding children through emotions.
A promotional image featuring Danna Smith, an author, smiling on the left with a quote about storytelling. On the right, there's colorful artwork from 'Mother Goose's Pajama Party' depicting whimsical characters gathered in a playful scene. The title reads 'What I've Learn from Writing 28 Books.'
Image promoting a presentation on researching for children's fiction with Danna Smith, featuring an illustration of a cartoon bull reading a newspaper and a quote from Smith about making fiction relatable for children.
An artistic presentation featuring a colorful watercolor painting by Danna Smith and a quote about how painting inspires her writing process.
Image featuring a colorful illustration of a boat carrying books, symbolizing traditional versus self-publishing, accompanied by a quote from Danna Smith about the unique aspects of both publishing methods.
Danna Smith reading a book to children on a colorful alphabet rug, with a quote about the joy of sharing stories with kids.
A promotional image featuring Danna Smith, discussing her book 'The Hawk of the Castle,' alongside a background of a medieval castle and a hawk. The text highlights her approach to blending fact and fiction in storytelling.
A promotional image featuring Danna Smith with a quote about her book creation process, alongside an illustration of penguins in Antarctica by Sydney Hanson. The title 'The Story Behind the Story' is prominently displayed.
A young child playing on a soft mat surrounded by colorful children's books, with a quote from Danna Smith about grandbabies and the magic of storytelling.