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Can ChatGPT Write a Children's Book?

Most children's book authors struggle with imposter syndrome at some point. But the debut of artificial intelligence that can generate...

Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: The 8 Factors You Need to Consider

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

Top 5 Reasons Why Teachers Make the Best Authors

But did you know that the skills that make a great teacher are also the characteristics of a great children's book author?

How to Illustrate a Children's Book When You're Not an Artist

When you've decided to write a children's book, it's easy to wonder how to actually get the art for the book. If you're an artist, then...

Best Apps for Authors

When it comes to writing and publishing children's books, there are tons of online tools out there to help you achieve your goals. In...

Freelance vs. Acquisitions: 2 Different Types of Editors

The word “editor” can mean very different things to different people in the publishing world - and often it depends on who you’re talking to

How to Write a Children's Book with No Experience

If want to write a children's book, but don't have any experience, don't worry! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get...

How to Find a Publisher for Your Children's Book - The Exact Steps!

If you're a children's book author with a completed manuscript, the next step is to find a publisher.

How to Publish a Picture Book in 3 Steps

“I want to write/publish a picture book--but where should I start?” I hear this question all the time! Fortunately, the answer is simple:

The Top 30 Gifts For Writers 🙌

Who says gifts should only be purchased around the holidays? No matter the month, there's always something worth celebrating. And no one des

Meet Markita Staples (Author Success Stories)

Welcome to our latest Author Success Story! Meet Markita Staples: Markita Staples is an author and illustrator who lives in Atlanta,...

Christmas Marketing Tips - 4 Things Children's Book Authors Should Know

Every author wants to take advantage of the holiday season. Of course, this means more sales but there's also something incredible about...

6 Marketing Mistakes Children's Book Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them)

In this post, we'll look at some common marketing mistakes children's book authors make and more importantly, how to avoid them!

5 Things To Think About Before You Write a Book

When you’re writing your first draft of a children’s book, the most important thing is to just get the story out of your head and onto the s

5 Common Amazon Advertising Mistakes (+ how to avoid them!)

And now that I'm AMS certified and managing ad campaigns for traditional publishing houses, I see my author peers asking the same questions