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Publishing insights, writing tips, book marketing strategies, and practical resources for independent authors.
How to Make and Publish Your Own Children’s Picture Book
When inspiration strikes, sometimes the hardest part is getting out of your own way. When I started working on Where Do Pirates Poop?, I expected the project to take at least a month. Instead, I completed the book in just two days because I couldn't stop working...
Common Formatting Mistakes in Children’s Books (and How to Avoid Them)
If you’re writing or publishing a children’s book — whether a picture book, early reader, or middle-grade chapter book — formatting can often be one of the trickiest steps. Many authors invest in illustration, cover design, and story, only to run into issues when...
The Freedom to Write What I Want: Why I Chose the Indie Path
As an indie author, I’ve chosen a path of freedom—freedom to write the stories I want to tell, without being confined to the constraints of trends, formulas, or narratives dictated by others. It’s a path that comes with challenges but also one that allows me to stay...