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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...

The word “editor” can mean very different things to different people in the publishing world - and often it depends on who you’re talking to

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...

In this post, we'll look at some common marketing mistakes children's book authors make and more importantly, how to avoid them!

When you’re writing your first draft of a children’s book, the most important thing is to just get the story out of your head and onto the s

When it comes to Amazon advertising , there's a lot to know. I'll be the first to admit that when I first started with Amazon ads, I had no idea what I was doing and my results were subpar. And now that I'm AMS certified and managing ad campaigns for traditional publishing houses, I see my author peers asking the same questions and making the same mistakes that I did in the beginning. That's exactly why I wrote this blog post! Buckle up because I'm going to break it all down

In my experience, first-time authors often go through a process similar to the 5 stages of grief as they come to the painful, but necessary

Facebook writers' groups are full of all types of writers - and the variety is what makes them such a valuable place to build community and

Success is more achievable than you think. I speak from experience—you can do this. Invest in yourself, don’t cut corners, and never