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Children’s Book Marketing For Introverts: 7 Ways To Put Yourself Out There...While Staying Home

Marketing your children’s book might be even harder than writing it in the first place!

Pros and Cons of Grammarly for Authors

Grammarly is a digital writing tool that provides grammar and spell checking, plagiarism detection services, and suggestions...

What Is Book Formatting? Common Misconceptions and Mistakes To Avoid

When a client asks, “How do I format a picture book?” I have to stop and clarify which type of formatting they’re talking about.

An Author Asks: Am I Wasting My Time?

You’ve asked the big question. The question that just about every author wonders about at some point in their writing career...

Booklinker for Book Marketing: What It Is and Why You Need It!

There are tons of link shorteners out there but my favorite, by far, is Booklinker.

Why You Write: How To Publish A Book That Will Make You Proud

Everyone has different reasons for writing, and different visions of success…and they are ALL valid. But different reasons for writing mean

How To Publish A Book For Free: And How Not To

The publishing world is full of rags to riches stories. But, is it still possible to break into publishing if you don’t have any money?

Board Book Vs. Hardback Vs. Paperback: The Right Format For Your Children's Book

Board Books vs. hardback books vs. paperback books...Oh my! In this post, we’ll describe the three most common print formats.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Publishing Company

There were a few things I wish I’d known prior to starting my own independent publishing company, Phoenix Media & Books.

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...

FREE Writing Contests for Children's Authors

Free writing contests and challenges are a fun way to stretch your writing muscles and make new friends in the writing community. And...

How To Do A Critique: For Picture Book Writers

When looking for a critique partner , most of us focus on what we hope to get out of the relationship. 👉 "I really need help with...