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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?

Like jaywalking or littering, these are rhyme writing crimes of carelessness. Some readers may not even notice, and if you do get caught, you might be able to flutter your eyelashes and get off with a warning. But, if you really want your story to shine, it’s best to avoid these crimes altogether.

When it comes to Amazon advertising, there's a lot to know. I'll be the first to admit that when I first started with Amazon ads, I had no idea what I was doing and my results were subpar. And now that I'm AMS certified and managing ad campaigns for traditional publishing houses, I see my author peers asking the same questions and making the same mistakes that I did in the beginning.

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.

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?

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

Deciding whether your children's book manuscript is truly ready to send out into the world—whether that means querying agents or diving into self-publishing—can feel both thrilling and terrifying. And honestly? Only you can make that call. But as an agented and traditionally published picture book author who’s helped hundreds of writers navigate both traditional and indie publishing paths, I’ve found that most successful authors can answer YES to the following question

Think of an agent as your professional filter and advocate. While they bring a lot to the table, they also come with a specific set of hurdles.

Here are the top five ways to find reliable critique partners who will give you constructive criticism and help you improve your writing.