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Writing in rhyme? Make sure you know the ins and outs of what makes good rhyme, and when you should avoid it. Check out Mary's new- 

Write it Right: A Comprehensive Guide to Rhyme & Meter

Mary Anastasiou is a children's author, publishing mentor and marketing strategist who helps aspiring children’s creators turn big ideas into brilliant books, and brands that actually get noticed. 

With over two decades of experience in creative marketing and publishing, Mary knows the industry from every angle. She’s worked in traditional publishing, self-published bestselling books, and led marketing campaigns that helped launch debut authors into the spotlight.

As the author of 12 successful picture books, including the I Want to Be picture book series and author guide: Write It Right: Rhyme and Meter, Mary combines a love of language with a sharp eye for strategy. She’s especially passionate about helping authors master rhyme and meter, craft market-ready manuscripts, and build an audience without the overwhelm.

Through her workshops, mentoring, and 1:1 creative services, Mary supports children’s book creators who are ready to stop guessing and start growing. Her services include:

· Author Branding: building a personal brand that opens doors

· Author/Illustrator Assessments: honest feedback and commercial viability of your manuscript or illustrations to prepare you for pitching to publisher

· Marketing Strategy: from book launches to social content planning

· Manuscript Mentoring: specialising in rhyme, meter, and story structure

· Creator Resources: incuding: Pitch it Like a Pro, Write it Right: A comprehensive guide to Rhyme and Meter and Beyond the Book: Personal Branding for Children’s Book Creators

Mary’s mission is simple: to help creators show up with confidence, clarity and a clear path forward, because good stories deserve to be seen and sold.