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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

If you've written a book and plan on self-publishing, you might wonder how to actually get your book on Amazon.

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

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

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

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 Books vs. hardback books vs. paperback books...Oh my! In this post, we’ll describe the three most common print formats.

There were a few things I wish I’d known prior to starting my own independent publishing company, Phoenix Media & Books.

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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

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...