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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?

What is IngramSpark?

Using IngramSpark also puts your book in Ingram's database which is where schools, libraries, and bookstores go to order books...

What is Amazon KDP?

A print-on-demand company like KDP makes your book available worldwide on Amazon.

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

4 Reasons Your Children's Book Isn’t Selling

In this blog post, I'm going to talk about the top 4 reasons why your book isn't selling. And most importantly, how to fix that!

2 Ways to Self-Publish A Children's Book

If you're wondering how to self-publish a children's book, it's simpler than you'd think. In this post, we're going to break down the two...

Did Your Book's Price INCREASE on Amazon?! 😱 Read This!

Let's set a familiar scene. Your book is selling well. You’re pleased with your progress. You’ve figured it all out. And then… Out of...

Meet Leticia Ordaz! (Author Success Stories)

Leticia is the founder of bilingual publishing house Cielito Lindo Books and an award-winning children’s book author at the International La

How Small Changes In Children’s Books Keywords Can Make A Huge Difference

By Kindlepreneur For parents, one major way of shopping for children’s books is typing phrases into the Amazon search bar. Many parents...

Top 4 Advantages of Ebooks + Why You Should Have One for Your Picture Book

It’s been estimated that about 30% of all readers prefer ebooks to physical copies.

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

The 5 Stages of Grief...for Writers!

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

4 Ways to Boost Your Book Release

In this post, I'm sharing 4 tips for making your next book release count.