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How to Pick Your Book Release Date - 5 Things You Need to Know

Publishing your children's picture book is easily one of the most exciting parts of becoming an author, but lots of new authors don't...

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...

Barcode Generators for Self-Published Authors

If you're planning on self-publishing your children's book, you might be wondering...do I need to purchase a barcode? The short answer?...

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!...

Publisher Rocket - Everything You Need to Know

If you've self-published your book or you plan to, one of the most valuable assets you can invest in is a great analytics tool. That's...

Offset Printing vs Digital Printing - What's the Difference?

When you decide to self-publish a children's book, one of the logistics you'll need to consider is how you plan on printing and...

Top 8 Analytic Tools for Authors

In an age where more and more people are writing books, you can't just sit back and hope that yours will sell on its own. So how do you...

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...

What is IngramSpark?

If you've decided to self-publish your children's book, you might be looking into print-on-demand companies. If you're not sure what that...

What is Amazon KDP?

Amazon KDP is a platform that allows authors to self-publish their children's books to reach a global audience. KDP stands for Kindle...

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...

4 Reasons Your Children's Book Isn’t Selling

Does this sound like you? You've written your children's book, found the perfect illustrator, and poured your heart and soul into...

2 Ways to Self-Publish A Children's Book

If you're wondering how to self-publish a children's book, it's simpler than you'd think. In this post, we're going to break down the two...