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In the search for the perfect critique partner, it's easy to get so wrapped up in what we want out of the relationship, that we forget about what we need to bring to the table! But, as the word partner implies, the relationship is not only about receiving feedback…it's also about giving it!

After creating a high-quality book and preparing all your files for self-publishing, the next step is to get your book listed through a print-on-demand company (Like KDP or IngramSpark) or Seller Central (if you've chosen offset printing).

Many parents will often use similar phrases as they look for their child’s next book. Typically these phrases come from one of the following groupings: setting/time period, character role, plot theme, events/situations, or age group. These are known as keywords, and authors can take advantage of them by using them in the seven KDP keywords boxes for their book.

We are so excited to connect with Aashna Avachat, a literary agent at Neighborhood Literary, to chat about the world of publishing, and what advice she has for authors in the querying trenches!

The world of publishing offers two main paths: traditional publishing and self-publishing.

If you’ve been putting off your dreams of publication because you aren’t sure where to start, you’ve got no more excuses! In this post, we’re keeping it simple and breaking down how you can become an author into monthly tasks and manageable steps.

Our world is craving genuine people and authentic stories. The market is flooded every day with new children’s books. What will set yours apart?

At At Home Author, we want to do everything we can to help you make your publishing dreams come true. We believe in you! We KNOW you can do it!

I’m here to share my expertise and help you make a writing resolution for 2026 that you might actually keep!

We are always looking for simpler ways to grow without burning out. If PayPal can provide a low-lift, fast-impact advertising alternative that integrates with the financial tools we already use, it could be a powerful addition to the indie author toolkit.

For aspiring authors, getting "the call" from a literary agent is a monumental step. But how do you know what to ask?

Some days, finding time to write feels like trying to catch a firefly with oven mitts on—possible, technically, but wow does it take effort.