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Want to hear a little secret? Rejection does NOT always = bad writing. I know; I was surprised when I learned that too! As writers (and human beings), we are taught that rejection means you are not good enough. Someone doesn't make the soccer team? They must not have the skills. Rejection from the college you applied for? Must not have the grades. So, after we pour our blood, sweat, tears, and time into a book only to have it rejected, we can't help but feel like our writing

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...

On the day of the event, you tweet your pitch and use the event hashtags. Then, you support other authors by commenting on their pitches and following them. Do NOT like any pitches that day—those are reserved for agents only. If an agent gives your pitch a heart...that's an invitation to query them!

But did you know that the skills that make a great teacher are also the characteristics of a great children's book author?

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

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

Marketing your book can be tricky at first. It takes time, commitment, organization, and most importantly, a marketing plan. And one...

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...

Hey there, aspiring children's book creators! So, you're ready to embark on a magical adventure into the world of children's literature?