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How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish A Children's Book in 2026? (80 Authors Share Their Expenses)
But, if you want to SELF-PUBLISH a children’s picture book, then YOU are the publisher, and you are going to have to invest some money to create a quality product. So, how much should you expect to invest?


5 Mistakes That Make Author Websites Look Unprofessional (And How to Fix Them)
The good news? Most website mistakes are fixable—and once you know what to look for, you'll never make the same mistakes again.


5 Reasons A Literary Agent Might Reject Your Book…that have nothing to do with your writing
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


How to Run Successful Amazon Ads to Your Book
In this post, we'll take a closer look at Amazon Ads for authors, including what it is and some top tips for success.


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! You can read every blog post , watch every YouTube video , or even get a degree in creative writing… ...but sometimes what you really need is practical advice from people who’ve been there. Luckily, the kid-lit community is one of the most supportive and helpful communities around, so I asked some successfully published children’s book authors
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