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Book Inspired Halloween Costumes for Kid Lit Authors

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and publishing a Halloween picture book is definitely on my bucket list! But you...

Don't Be A Dummy...Make One! Top 3 Ways To Plan The Layout of Your Picture Book

When writing a children's picture book, the art tells half the story (more, in some cases!) Because of this, your picture book layout is...

Stop Searching for Publishing Companies

Social media is full of posts like this: As an author coach, every time I see someone looking for a “publishing company” I cringe. Not...

SEO for Authors - 5 Quick Tips

When I started my author journey, I knew how important it was to have a website so I got a simple one up and running. I'd heard of SEO...

How Much Does It Cost To Publish a Book? (A Breakdown for Picture Book Writers)

When it comes to writing your first children's book, you may be wondering: how much will it actually cost? In this blog post, I'm going...

Writing for Children: 8 Tips from the Pros

When you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt!...

7+ Tips for Getting More Book Reviews

Book reviews are a crucial part of any book's success. They help potential readers make informed decisions about whether or not to...

Are Your Book Links Helping or Hurting Your Marketing Efforts?

As an author, you put a lot of effort into marketing your book, from social media posts to paid ads. But did you know that the links you...

Why SCBWI? - The Top 5 Benefits of Joining This Kidlit Organization

When someone says, “I want to write children’s books! Where should I start?” my response is always… “You need to join SCBWI.” Usually,...

Can ChatGPT Write a Children's Book?

Most children's book authors struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. But the debut of artificial intelligence that can generate...

Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: The 8 Factors You Need to Consider

If you're an aspiring children's book author, then you're probably wondering whether it's better to self-publish or go with a traditional...

Top 5 Reasons Why Teachers Make the Best Authors

Teachers everywhere are used to wearing many hats: educator, social worker, mediator, advocate, and entertainer, just to name a few. But...

How to Illustrate a Children's Book When You're Not an Artist

When you've decided to write a children's book, it's easy to wonder how to actually get the art for the book. If you're an artist, then...

Best Apps for Authors

When it comes to writing and publishing children's books, there are tons of online tools out there to help you achieve your goals. In...

Freelance vs. Acquisitions: 2 Different Types of Editors

There are so many new terms to learn when you’re just getting started publishing children’s books. Sometimes it almost seems like you’re...