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Meet Literary Agent Adria Goetz
At Home Author chats with literary agent, Adria Goetz about publishing and the querying process.


Meet Rhonda Accardo and Jessica Waterstradt! (Author Success Stories)
...we know we have far exceeded anything we could have possibly dreamed of.


Children’s Book Marketing For Introverts: 7 Ways To Put Yourself Out There...While Staying Home
Marketing your children’s book might be even harder than writing it in the first place!


Pros and Cons of Grammarly for Authors
Grammarly is a digital writing tool that provides grammar and spell checking, plagiarism detection services, and suggestions...


What Is Book Formatting? Common Misconceptions and Mistakes To Avoid
When a client asks, “How do I format a picture book?” I have to stop and clarify which type of formatting they’re talking about.


An Author Asks: Am I Wasting My Time?
You’ve asked the big question. The question that just about every author wonders about at some point in their writing career...


Booklinker for Book Marketing: What It Is and Why You Need It!
There are tons of link shorteners out there but my favorite, by far, is Booklinker.


Why You Write: How To Publish A Book That Will Make You Proud
Everyone has different reasons for writing, and different visions of success…and they are ALL valid. But different reasons for writing mean


Can You Publish a Children's Book for Free? The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Publishing.
The publishing world is full of rags to riches stories. But, is it still possible to break into publishing if you don’t have any money?


Which Sells Best? Board Book vs. Hardback vs. Paperback
Board Books vs. hardback books vs. paperback books...Oh my! In this post, we’ll describe the three most common print formats.


5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Publishing Company
There were a few things I wish I’d known prior to starting my own independent publishing company, Phoenix Media & Books.


5 Reasons A Literary Agent Might Reject Your Book…that have nothing to do with your writing
Want to hear a little secret? Rejection does NOT always = bad writing. I know; I was surprised when I learned that too! As writers (and...
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