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Where (+ How) To Find A Literary Agent
With the rosters of literary agencies changing almost daily and Google full of scam artists and dead ends, just finding an agent who’s open to submissions feels like an impossible game of hide and seek. Luckily, I’ve played this game before, and I can show you where to look!


Freelance vs. Acquisitions: 2 Different Types of Editors
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


4 Reasons Your Children's Book Isn’t Selling
In this blog post, I'm going to talk about the top 4 reasons why your book isn't selling. And most importantly, how to fix that!


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...


Did Your Book's Price INCREASE on Amazon?! 😱 Read This!
Let's set a familiar scene. Your book is selling well. You’re pleased with your progress. You’ve figured it all out. And then… Out of...


Meet Leticia Ordaz! (Author Success Stories)
Leticia is the founder of bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and an award-winning children’s book author at the International La


How Small Changes In Children’s Books Keywords Can Make A Huge Difference
By Kindlepreneur For parents, one major way of shopping for children’s books is typing phrases into the Amazon search bar. Many parents...


Top 4 Advantages of Ebooks + Why You Should Have One for Your Picture Book
It’s been estimated that about 30% of all readers prefer ebooks to physical copies.


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


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


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


4 Ways to Boost Your Book Release
In this post, I'm sharing 4 tips for making your next book release count.


How To Sell More Books On Amazon...Easy Strategies You Can Use Today
In this post, we'll outline some simple but effective strategies to increase your Amazon book sales and gain more traction.


A+ Content for Amazon Authors
For the longest time, A+ content was a feature that was unavailable for most self published children's book authors but now, you can add A+ content to your Amazon listing page directly through KDP.


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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