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A First-Time Author’s Guide to Engaging An Illustrator and Avoiding Potential Scams

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For a first-time author, publishing a book can feel like embarking on an exciting yet challenging adventure. A key part of this journey is partnering with an illustrator, someone who can bring your words to life through captivating artwork. So how should you go about engaging an illustrator and avoid potential scams? My personal experience …

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Boost Your Book Sales: My Children’s Picture Book Was A BookBub Featured Deal And Was Downloaded 3,492 times

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I. Introduction BookBub is a popular platform that connects readers with discounted ebooks, making it an invaluable tool for authors seeking to boost their book sales and increase book visibility. One of the most effective ways for authors to utilize BookBub is through their Featured Deals, which promote your book to a large audience of …

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How to Create a Children’s Author Website on a Budget

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Writing is hard. Marketing is harder. It’s not easy to get your name out there and get people interested in what you’ve written. Creating a website is a great way to promote yourself as a children’s author for 3 reasons: But what if you’re on a tight budget? Don’t worry – there are plenty of …

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What Are The Finer Details To Decide On Before Self-publishing

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Self-publishing a book can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s important to make sure you have everything locked down before you hit the “publish” button. This includes everything from choosing the right platform to designing and marketing your book. By taking the time to plan ahead, you can avoid any last-minute surprises and ensure …

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What To Get Ready Before Working With Your Children’s Book Illustrator

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Are you in the process of writing a children’s book and need illustrations? If so, it’s important to prepare yourself before working with a children’s book illustrator. In this blog post, we will discuss what you need to do before contacting an illustrator so that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Other than the …

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How To Find The Perfect Illustrator For Your Children’s Book

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Do you have a children’s book that you want to get published, but don’t know how to find an illustrator? I engaged my children’s book illustrator a few weeks ago. We are still working on my book and I can’t wait to see the finished product. In the meantime, I thought it would be helpful …

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3 Things My Children’s Book Content Editor Taught Me

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Why do you need a content editor? A content editor’s role is to help the author edit the book for readability. In other words, your content editor will help turn your work into a book that your audience would want to buy. Remember, content editing is not proofreading. It is more concerned with how the …

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I Am Going To Self-Publish A Children’s Book This Year

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With self-publishing platforms on the rise the past few years, publishing a book isn’t such a far-fetched idea anymore. If you have a book you always wanted to write, now’s the time to get actual feedback on a platform like Twitter or Medium and see how your reader reacts to ideas for your book. Why I …

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3 Questions To Consider When Writing Your First Children’s Book

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I just handed over my children’s book to a content editor on Sunday. This was a big step for me as I was struggling to get the book finished for a few weeks. When I started to write my book, the thought of sending my book to a content editor didn’t cross my mind. But …

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A Complete Beginner’s Guide On How To Write A Book

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Do you have a book that you have dreamt of writing but never followed through? Writing a book can be a wonderful means of creativity and self-expression and a great way to showcase your knowledge and expertise. Take these three steps to begin your journey to start writing your book today. Come Up With Your …

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