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When you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt! You can read every blog post , watch every YouTube video , or even get a degree in creative writing… ...but sometimes what you really need is practical advice from people who’ve been there. Luckily, the kid-lit community is one of the most supportive and helpful communities around, so I asked some successfully published children’s book authors

Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where users can discover and save ideas. In other words, it's a visual search engine! To get started with Pinterest, create a business account. This will give you access to analytics and other features that can help you track the performance of your pins.

Book reviews can make or break your children’s book sales—especially on Amazon. Reviews boost your book’s visibility in search results,...

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...

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

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

But did you know that the skills that make a great teacher are also the characteristics of a great children's book author?

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...

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...

If want to write a children's book, but don't have any experience, don't worry! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get started and point you in the right direction for finding more information. Here's how to write a children's book: 1. Read lots of children's books To write a children's book, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics. This includes understanding what makes a good story for children, as well as learning how to write for a younger audie

If you're a children's book author with a completed manuscript, the next step is to find a publisher.

“I want to write/publish a picture book--but where should I start?” I hear this question all the time! Fortunately, the answer is simple:

Who says gifts should only be purchased around the holidays? No matter the month, there's always something worth celebrating. And no one des

Welcome to our latest Author Success Story! Meet Markita Staples: Markita Staples is an author and illustrator who lives in Atlanta,...

Every author wants to take advantage of the holiday season. Of course, this means more sales but there's also something incredible about...