Who doesn’t love a cute little stuffie to cuddle with when reading about their favorite characters, or a t-shirt to wear? Many children’s book authors have merchandise that can be purchased that goes along with their books. Oftentimes, these are stuffed animals of the characters…
Last week, in my blog, I mentioned a beta reader, but what exactly does that mean, and what is their job when it comes to the editing process? A beta reader is someone who reads your manuscript before it’s published and provides feedback from a…
Last week, we discussed different checklists that authors can use as they are writing their books. In this blog, which is the final part of editing & self-editing, I’ll talk about common mistakes. Mistakes aren’t failures. They are opportunities to learn and grow as a…
My Blogs the last few weeks have been about editing and self-editing, and how this process is very important for your manuscript. In last week’s Blog, I created a worksheet to help with editing the manuscript. I also created a Self-Publishing Timeline that included the…
In the last two weeks, we have been talking about the editing and self-editing process. Last week’s Blog contained a Self-Editing Worksheet for children’s book authors. While this worksheet would work for all age levels regarding children’s books, I also created a worksheet specifically for…
While the initial draft captures imagination and heart, the editing process shapes that inspiration into a clear, engaging, and age-appropriate reading experience. For new children’s book authors, editing can feel overwhelming, but breaking it into intentional steps makes it both manageable and empowering. Let’s discuss…
If you have ever written anything, whether it has been a short article, a research paper, or something as simple as an email, you certainly are familiar with editing. After writing, we read through what we have written and make the necessary changes. It is…
On January 5, 2026, I wrote a blog titled, Your Distribution Path: Where and How To Sell Your Book which is certainly a way to be visible to readers; however, visibility goes beyond that. People have often asked me what is the hardest thing about…
Back in 1994, a personal site that included commentaries, with links, was started by a guy named Justin Hall. Through the years, his idea evolved and finally gained momentum in the mid-2000s. Millions of people write, read, and even earn money with blogging. It has…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog titled, Things You Need for Book Events. That is the first step when preparing for your Pre-launch Party and other book events. The second step is to actually plan your Pre-launch Party. I recommend that you start…
In my last Blog, I listed some ways of where and how to sell your book. In this week’s Blog, I will discuss more innovative ways to get your book noticed. In today’s world, unlike how it used to be before computers and the internet,…
While I was in the process of writing my children’s book, and researching what route I should take to get it published, I was also thinking about distribution. With Print-On-Demand companies such as IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, and Lulu, you, the author, do not need to…
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