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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.

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.

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

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!

Everyone has different reasons for writing, and different visions of success…and they are ALL valid. But different reasons for writing mean

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?  

Free writing contests and challenges are a fun way to stretch your writing muscles and make new friends in the writing community.   And...

By: Bethany Hughes As a teacher, with almost a decade of early childhood and elementary classroom experience, I have spent hundreds of...

Facebook writers’ groups are full of all types of people and personalities - 6 of which we highlighted in our previous post on the topic,...

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year, and publishing a Halloween picture book is definitely on my bucket list! But you...

When writing a children's picture book, the art tells half the story (more, in some cases!) Because of this, your picture book layout is...

Social media is full of posts like this: As an author coach, every time I see someone looking for a “publishing company” I cringe. Not...