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Publishing on Amazon (How to Sell Your Book There!)
If you've written a book and plan on self-publishing, you might wonder how to actually get your book on Amazon.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Is Your Year: Become a Published Author In 2025
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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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