by The WhistlePIg Team | Sep 17, 2026 | Curious Kids
Pirates sailed across oceans, hunted for treasure, battled enemy ships—and still had to poop. So where exactly did pirates go to the bathroom on a ship? If your first guess is the poop deck, you’re definitely not alone. Unfortunately, the funniest possible...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 20, 2026 | Blog
Writing a book is hard. It takes time, effort, patience, and a willingness to keep going even when nobody seems to be paying attention. Most books never become bestsellers. Many authors never earn enough royalties to justify the hours they invested. So why write a...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 13, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common questions new children’s book authors ask is: How many pages should a children’s picture book be? The good news is that there isn’t one single correct answer. However, there are industry standards that can help you create a...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
Publishing a book is exciting, but before you click the final “Publish” button on Amazon KDP, there’s one step I highly recommend: Order a proof copy. A proof copy is a printed version of your book that allows you to inspect everything before your...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating your own children’s picture book, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is: How much does it cost to self-publish a children’s picture book? The answer depends largely on how much of the work you...
