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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

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

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

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

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

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

In my experience, first-time authors often go through a process similar to the 5 stages of grief as they come to the painful, but necessary

Facebook writers' groups are full of all types of writers - and the variety is what makes them such a valuable place to build community and

Success is more achievable than you think. I speak from experience—you can do this. Invest in yourself, don’t cut corners, and never

Marketing your book can be tricky at first. It takes time, commitment, organization, and most importantly, a marketing plan. And one...

Here are the top five ways to find reliable critique partners who will give you constructive criticism and help you improve your writing.

Imagine you’ve got an amazing recipe for chocolate chip cookies. The perfect ratio of dough to chocolate chips. Golden on the outside,...

We often see new authors with questions about copyrighting their books: ...Do I need to? ...What if I don't? ...When do I do it? The list...

So you’ve published your children's book, marketed it successfully, and BAM you have an author visit scheduled and on your calendar.

Hey there, aspiring children's book creators! So, you're ready to embark on a magical adventure into the world of children's literature?