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Christmas Marketing Tips - 4 Things Children's Book Authors Should Know
Every author wants to take advantage of the holiday season. Of course, this means more sales but there's also something incredible about...
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6 Marketing Mistakes Children's Book Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
In this post, we'll look at some common marketing mistakes children's book authors make and more importantly, how to avoid them!
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5 Things To Think About Before You Write a Book
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
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5 Common Amazon Advertising Mistakes (+ how to avoid them!)
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
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The 5 Stages of Grief...for Writers!
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
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6 Types of Writers In Facebook Groups
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
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How to Become an Author & Make Money Doing It!
Success is more achievable than you think. I speak from experience—you can do this. Invest in yourself, don’t cut corners, and never
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How to Use Influencers to Market Your Children's Book
Marketing your book can be tricky at first. It takes time, commitment, organization, and most importantly, a marketing plan. And one...
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The Top 5 Ways To Find Critique Partners
Here are the top five ways to find reliable critique partners who will give you constructive criticism and help you improve your writing.
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Should You Be Worried About Someone Stealing Your Story?
Imagine you’ve got an amazing recipe for chocolate chip cookies. The perfect ratio of dough to chocolate chips. Golden on the outside,...
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How to Copyright a Book (Everything You Need to Know!)
We often see new authors with questions about copyrighting their books: ...Do I need to? ...What if I don't? ...When do I do it? The list...
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Children’s Author Visit Tips: How to Prepare and Wow a Young Audience
So you’ve published your children's book, marketed it successfully, and BAM you have an author visit scheduled and on your calendar.
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Children's Book Ideas: How to Find Yours
Hey there, aspiring children's book creators! So, you're ready to embark on a magical adventure into the world of children's literature?
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What Makes a Good Children's Book - 6 Important Characteristics
Writing a children's book can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it's important to recognize that it's not always easy.
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Want More Book Reviews? Build a Launch Team That Works—Here's How
I remember the day my first children’s book launched like it was yesterday. I had poured my heart into writing it, obsessively reviewed...
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