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When most self-published authors think about marketing, they think about what they can do AFTER the book is complete to promote it…but that’

Picture this: You see a school looking for authors to visit their students. Your book is perfect for their age group, you've got a fun interactive presentation planned, and you're offering competitive pricing. You craft an email and hit send, excited about the opportunity. Then... nothing. Maybe you get a polite "we'll be in touch" that turns into radio silence. Or worse—they go with another author whose books have fewer reviews than yours. What happened?

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

So when people ask me whether AI will replace writers, I’m not answering as a theorist. I’m answering as someone embedded in the daily reality of publishing. And that reality is this: Publishing has never rewarded “good enough.” It wants specificity. Emotional depth. Voice. Those things don’t scale neatly. And they don’t come from shortcuts.

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 pu

Teighan Laino is a mother, scientist and a children's author who helps parents and teachers foster meaningful connections within their families and classrooms through captivating stories and engaging activities.