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Teachers Pay Teachers: Get Your Book in Classrooms
Looking for a smart way to sell more books? Teachers Pay Teachers may be just what your book sales need. Learn how this helps get your book in classrooms by watching the conversation between author/illustrator Traci Champion and Argyle Fox Publishing Founder Daniel...
Picture Book Pacing 101
When a book moves too slowly, you put it down and never pick it up again. While you may think this only happens with novels and nonfiction works, picture book pacing is just as important. In fact, there's more to consider with children's books pacing. So you better...
The Power of Contractions
At some point in life, you learned about contractions, and your world changed. With a little apostrophe, you could suddenly combine two words into one. Then, something changed. After years of saying can't, don't, and wouldn't, you fell back into old habits. Do not,...
Book Publisher Red Flags: 3 Reasons to Run
Finding a good book publisher used to be easy. There were only a handful, so you didn't have many options. Of course, getting published was borderline impossible, but at least you knew where to turn. Today, new book publishing companies crop up weekly. While many of...
Choosing Your Publish Date
Timing matters when releasing your book. Whether it's your first, second, or thirty-third, sending it into the wild at the right time can help its early days go smoothly. In other words, the right publish date gives your book the best shot at success. So, when should...
Meet Maverick Malone
Poets feel deeply. Maverick Malone, author of Pressed Petals, is a textbook example. However, Maverick Malone is a unique creature. Her poetry is poignant and sincere, and her personality is playful and mischievous. Keep reading to meet this playful, purpose-driven...
Use Less Dialogue for a Better Book
Our world moves quickly. We drive fast cars, fly across the world in a few hours, and watch screens that jump from scene to scene in an instant. Let your characters talk too much, and your book will move slowly. Have a slow-moving book, and you'll lose readers. If you...
Misprinted Books from IngramSpark? Here’s What to Do.
It felt like it took eternity, but it finally arrived. When you rip open the box from IngramSpark, something's not right. You have misprinted books. Unfortunately, misprints and other mistakes are a part of life. But they don't have to be the end of your story. Here's...
What Publisher Pays the Highest Royalty?
When you sign a contract with a book publisher, getting the highest royalty possible allows you to make the most money possible. Sound like something you want to do? Here's what to expect from different types of publishers. Traditional Publishing Payments Considering...
Tab Button: Why Writers Shouldn’t Use It
You've used the tab button for years. It's how you indent after a new paragraph. But if you're a writer, it's time to do away with the tab key. Here's why to give it the boot and what to do instead. The Tab Key Wastes Your Time If you use the tab key, you follow the...
What Will You Pay to Publish Your Book?
Some people discount authors who pay to publish their books. But here’s the thing—no matter how you publish your book, you have to pay a price. The question, then, isn't whether you'll pay to publish. It's what you will pay. The Price of Traditional Publishing With...
Your Book Is One in 4 Million
Your book is something special. In fact, your best friend said it's one in a million. But your best friend is wrong. Your book is one in 4 million. According to research performed by Zippia, that's how many books get published every year. What's that mean for you?...