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...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Jun 7, 2026 | Blog
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...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Nov 8, 2025 | Publishing
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...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Mar 2, 2025 | Blog
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...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog
Writing a book can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret? Just start writing. Forget perfection, forget the pressure of making it “good enough,” and instead focus on putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and getting your ideas out of...
by The WhistlePIg Team | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
Self-publishing children’s books has become a popular and accessible way for authors to bring their stories to life, but many wonder: Can you actually make money doing it? The short answer is yes—but success requires planning, strategy, and persistence....
by The WhistlePIg Team | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog, Education
In a world filled with creativity, your unique voice and individual style hold immense value. When you embrace your authentic self, you offer something special to others who are searching for connection and originality. Your words, your art, your ideas — they are...
