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Thousands of writers are searching for their perfect critique group match, just like you.

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a children’s book that captivates young readers and stands out in the competitive world of publishing, this event is for you. Whether you're taking your first steps as an author or you’re ready to refine a manuscript for publication, this conference will provide unparalleled insights, practical skills, and opportunities to ask your burning questions to industry professionals. What Is a Writers’ Conference? Writers’ conferences are immersive

Everyone has different reasons for writing, and different visions of success…and they are ALL valid. But different reasons for writing mean

The publishing world is full of rags to riches stories. But, is it still possible to break into publishing if you don’t have any money?

Here’s a round up of my favorite FREE writing contests and challenges for children's book authors.

By: Bethany Hughes As a teacher, with almost a decade of early childhood and elementary classroom experience, I have spent hundreds of...

Facebook writers’ groups are full of all types of people and personalities - 6 of which we highlighted in our previous post on the topic,...

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

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 essential to the reading experience. You want page turns in the right place and you don't want too much text on each page. But if you're not an illustrator, this can be tricky to envision. In this post, I'll show you how to make a picture book dummy so that you can nail your layout before the illustration phase. What is a picture book dummy

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...

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...

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.”