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Literary vs. Commercial Picture Books: Understanding Where Your Story Fits

When you’re writing a picture book, one of the most important things you can do is understand where your book fits in the marketplace.

If you’ve been querying literary agents lately and feel like you’re shouting into a void, you’re not alone. It’s not your...

When most self-published authors think about marketing, they think about what they can do AFTER the book is complete to promote it…but that’

ere are so many ways to make money as an author that don’t involve hitting refresh on your Amazon sales dashboard every five minutes.

Today, I want to share three of my favorite resources for writers that I use almost daily—tools I couldn’t imagine running my author busines

A query letter is the first piece of your writing a literary agent will read, so it’s important to get it right!

Vendor events - like craft fairs, holiday festivals, and conferences - can be great places to sell books and market yourself as a local auth

Welcome to our latest Author Success Story! Our featured author, Maggie Jamerson, is an educator and children's book author...

Thousands of writers are searching for their perfect critique group match, just like you.

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a children’s book that captivates young readers and stands out in the competitive world of publishing,...

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

I’m here to share my expertise and help you make a writing resolution for 2025 that you might actually keep!