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IngramSpark for Children's Book Authors: What It Is, What It Costs, and Whether It's Worth It
Using IngramSpark also puts your book in Ingram's database which is where schools, libraries, and bookstores go to order books...
Don't Hire an Illustrator (Yet)! The Costly Mistake New Authors Often Make
Here’s why they’re wrong and why you should ALWAYS have your manuscript fully edited BEFORE your illustrator begins:
What is Amazon KDP and How do I Use it to Publish a Children’s Book?
A print-on-demand company like KDP makes your book available worldwide on Amazon.
How to Pick Your Book Release Date - 5 Things You Need to Know
Most self-published children's book authors pick their release date the same way they'd pick a restaurant on a Friday night—by feel, without much thought, based on whatever's convenient at the time. Then they wonder why launch day felt flat, why sales didn't move the way they expected, why all that work didn't seem to pay off.
Picture Book Manuscript Format: What Should Your Manuscript Look Like?
If you're just trying to get your book out of your head and onto a page, that's totally fine! Heck, you can jot your very first draft down on a napkin if you have to. (We’ve all been there!)
But, there comes a time when you have to dress your manuscript up for the big leagues. If you’re ready to pitch an agent or an editor, there are some general guidelines to follow.
5 Picture Book Agents Open To Submissions
5 literary agents currently open to picture book submissions!
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