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How To Make A Plush Of Your Book Character

Kids love something to snuggle up with while they read! As a children’s book author myself, I recently had a plush owl produced to sell alon

What I Changed to Become a Best-Selling Author

Every best-selling author was once a beginner. Learning how to write and publish—no matter which publication route is best for you—is just a

Where To Find A Freelance Illustrator For Your Self-Published Children's Book

Choosing the perfect freelance illustrator for your book is one of the hardest parts of the self-publishing process.

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.

Board Book Vs. Hardback Vs. Paperback: The Right Format For Your Children's Book

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.

This Is Your Year: Become a Published Author In 2024

If you’ve always wanted to write and publish a children’s book, there’s never been a better time! And if you start now, you could be a...

How to Pick Your Book Release Date - 5 Things You Need to Know

Publishing your children's picture book is easily one of the most exciting parts of becoming an author, but lots of new authors don't...

Stop Searching for Publishing Companies

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...

Barcode Generators for Self-Published Authors

If you're planning on self-publishing your children's book, you might be wondering...do I need to purchase a barcode? The short answer?...

How Much Does It Cost To Publish a Book? (A Breakdown for Picture Book Writers)

When it comes to writing your first children's book, you may be wondering: how much will it actually cost? In this blog post, I'm going...

Writing for Children: 8 Tips from the Pros

When you’re just starting your journey writing for children, you usually have more questions than answers, and lots and lots of doubt!...

Publisher Rocket - Everything You Need to Know

If you've self-published your book or you plan to, one of the most valuable assets you can invest in is a great analytics tool. That's...

Offset Printing vs Digital Printing - What's the Difference?

When you decide to self-publish a children's book, one of the logistics you'll need to consider is how you plan on printing and...

Top 8 Analytic Tools for Authors

In an age where more and more people are writing books, you can't just sit back and hope that yours will sell on its own. So how do you...