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7 Publishing Tips from Maple Lam

Dec 09, 2025

Online event

Join author-illustrator Maple Lam for a lively hour of real-talk about the ups and downs of traditional publishing. From studying story structures to pitching ideas, finding your people, and surviving the long wait between “maybe” and “yes,” Maple shares seven honest lessons she’s learned along the way. Expect practical tips, gentle encouragement, and a few laughs about the myths (and realities!) of “success” in our creative world.

Webinar Information

7 Publishing Tips with Maple Lam

Tuesday, December 9th

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, EST


Join author-illustrator Maple Lam for a lively hour of real-talk about the ups and downs of traditional publishing. From studying story structures to pitching ideas, finding your people, and surviving the long wait between “maybe” and “yes,” Maple shares seven honest lessons she’s learned along the way. Expect practical tips, gentle encouragement, and a few laughs about the myths (and realities!) of “success” in our creative world.

 

This webinar is an hour long with 30 minutes reserved for Q&A.

Registration will close at 5 PM on Monday, December 9th, 2025


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A link to a recording of this event will be emailed the day after the webinar and will be available to registered attendees for 30 days.

 

Premium member price: Free

Regular price: $15

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About the Presenter

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Maple Lam

is an award-winning author-illustrator of many children's books, including Dim Sum, Here We Come! and the popular middle-grade graphic novel series Monkey King and the World of Myths. Her work has earned starred reviews, awards, and plenty of smiles from young readers. Originally from Hong Kong, she grew up in sunny Los Angeles, where she still lives and draws. When she’s not making books, she’s either reading about history, playing competitive badminton, or cuddling with her community cats. Website: www.maplelam.com Substack: maplelam.substack.com IG: @maplelam

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