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Just because you have decided to self- publish, does not mean you have to go through the process all alone. It definitely does not mean that you have to do it all yourself. Or that you have to forgo valuable collaborations with editors, artists, agents or marketing professi...

In case you are a children’s writer and are thinking of self-publication, there are a few technical things that you need to get right. One of these is ISBN. So, what is I...

If you plan to enter today’s world of indie publishing, then learn to love the social media. And make it your best friend. Social media is the avenue that...

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – Anton Chekhov What is “Show, don’t Tell”? This writing technique allows the reader to her own experience of the story, instead of being instructed by th...

Gustav Freytag was a German novelist who observed a similar pattern in the plots of almost all the stories and novels, including children’s stories. Based on analysis, h...

Writing children’s books is a tough job. It is a demanding and solitary work, with the ultimate aim of pleasing a difficult audience. It is a job which requires tons of ...

So you have a fresh, crisp manuscript in hand, all ready for a launch. So, what next? Self-publication is of course an option, which every child’s writer can and should explore. But if you do want to explore the option of taking the traditional route, then your next ...

The most important attributes you need to have to launch your career as a children’s writer are patience and perseverance. The reason being that it takes time to improve your craft to the level expected of a Read more

A wow!! cover letter is not a guarantee of success at the publisher’s office or in the marketplace. But without a great cover letter, your book proposal is almost certainly doomed for rejection by the publisher. Just like those of thousands of Read more

When children’s writers consider self-publishing their book as an option, one of their first concer...