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Finding the right illustrator for your book can feel overwhelming. As an author, you pour months or even years into crafting your narrative, and the illustrator is the person who…

If you are thinking about writing a book, one of the first and most critical decisions you face is whether to write a **standalone novel** or the first installment of…

The life of a writer, especially one who manages their own publishing business, involves a constant, tiring pull in different directions. We love the creative work, but we also have…

Author Marketing often brings up one of the most paralyzing fears for any writer: the empty room. We put our heart into writing a book, spend weeks planning an in-person…

Every writer knows the thrill of hitting "publish." It’s a moment of profound vulnerability and exhilarating pride. But with that pride comes an unavoidable truth in the world of published…

My Process for Answering a Child's Fan Mail About "The Lost Kingdom" is one of the most rewarding parts of being a published author. When you pour your heart into…

Authors Marketing is about more than just social media posts; it is about making real connections. For children's book writers, there is no marketing tool more powerful than a well-planned,…

Self-publishing authors with a limited marketing budget face one of the toughest decisions: where do you spend your money? Do you invest in Amazon's powerful on-site advertising, or do you…

Getting your first few reviews on Amazon is often the most terrifying part of being a newly published author. You put your entire self into a book, and now you…

Every self-publishing author eventually faces a crucial crossroad: Do you commit your eBook to Amazon’s KDP Select program for exclusive benefits, or do you utilize IngramSpark to distribute your print…