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Finding Your People: 7 Steps To Starting Your Own Critique Group
Thousands of writers are searching for their perfect critique group match, just like you.Â
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2026 Picture Book Creator’s Conference: A Virtual Event You Can’t Miss!
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a children’s book that captivates young readers and stands out in the competitive world of publishing, this event is for you. Whether you're taking your first steps as an author or you’re ready to refine a manuscript for publication, this conference will provide unparalleled insights, practical skills, and opportunities to ask your burning questions to industry professionals. What Is a Writers’ Conference? Writers’ conferences are immersive
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How to Get a Book Published for Beginners
The world of publishing offers two main paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing.
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New Year’s Resolutions For Authors
I’m here to share my expertise and help you make a writing resolution for 2025 that you might actually keep!
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Publishing on Amazon (How to Sell Your Book There!)
If you've written a book and plan on self-publishing, you might wonder how to actually get your book on Amazon.
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Do Traditional Publishers Really Take Care Of Marketing?
One of the biggest myths about traditional publishing is that a traditional publisher will take care of all of the marketing for you.
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13 Publishing Jobs and What They Do
From acquisitions and editing to design and publicity, there are many rewarding career paths in publishing that don't involve writing
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Questions to Ask a Literary Agent Before You Sign With Them
For aspiring authors, getting "the call" from a literary agent is a monumental step. But how do you know what to ask?
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An Author Asks: How Do I Avoid AI Illustrations?
How do I make sure that the illustrations sent to me are not AI generated? And how does one normally contract/pay an illustrator?
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How To Make A Plush Of Your Book Character
Kids love something to snuggle up with while they read! As a children’s book author myself, I recently had a plush owl produced to sell alon
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Meet Literary Agent Paige Terlip
Paige Terlip is an agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency. She is based in Denver, Colorado and represents everything from picture books
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How to Get Your Children’s Book Traditionally Published (10 Step Guide)
Writing a children's book is a remarkable achievement, but getting it traditionally published is a whole new journey. Traditional...
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