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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...

How to Get a Book Agent...Using Twitter!

Lots of people want to get traditionally published so they start querying literary agents. But did you know that Twitter can help you get...

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!...

Why SCBWI? - The Top 5 Benefits of Joining This Kidlit Organization

When someone says, “I want to write children’s books! Where should I start?” my response is always… “You need to join SCBWI.” Usually,...

Social Media Branding for Children's Book Authors

As a children's book author, your brand is your identity. It's what sets you apart from other children's book authors and gives your...

Canva Review - Graphic Design Tool for Authors

As an author, you know that creating visually appealing designs to promote your book can be a challenge. With Canva, it’s easier than...

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...