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When to Capitalize Mom and Dad
You know them well and talk to them regularly. They raised you and made you breakfast, lunch, and dinner and taught you the power of contractions. But now you're writing about them, and you're not quite sure whether to capitalize mom and dad in your story or leave...
Why Is My Book Discounted on Amazon?
If you’re like most authors, you probably watch your Amazon listing like a hawk. At least you do at first. Then after a few weeks, months, or years, you stop popping in ever day. When you finally do give it a look, your book price has been slashed. Instead of people...
Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference
You know the problem. You're in the middle of writing when the dread settles in. You fear you used the wrong word. Should you use too, to, or two? You want to write a book people want to read. And that means you've got to get your words right. Well, calm down and keep...
Meet Crystal Cox Shimer
First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Crystal Cox Shimer? I’m a married, forty-two-year-old licensed occupational therapist, who is currently a stay-at-home momma to my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and now a budding children’s book author, thanks to...
#1 New Release in Children’s Zoo Books
Chattanooga, Tennessee, resident Ann Cater loves taking her grandchildren to the zoo. When her granddaughter lost her favorite water bottle there, Charlotte's Lost Water Bottle was born. With gorgeous illustrations from fellow Chattanoogan Joy Taylor, Cater is...
Meet Jessica Tabb
Ever had a story you couldn't get out of your head? Jessica Tabb has. That's where her first book, Little Moon, Little Moon, came from. In fact, this sweet picture book bounced around in her head from the age of seven! Keep reading to meet this new Argyle Fox...
Public Domain Books 101
A crash course on what it means when a book reaches the public domain. Public domain books. You’ve heard of them, but you’re not sure what they are. Or you know what they are, but you have questions. Either way, here’s a brief rundown on what it means for a book to be...
Book Publishers Near Me
Looking for the right book publisher? In today's world, everywhere is local, including Argyle Fox Publishing. So, you're looking for a book publisher near you, eh? Well, you're in luck. Because no matter where you live, Argyle Fox Publishing makes the short list of...
What Is a Ghostwriter?
A ghostwriter may be just what you need to get your story out of your head. Spend enough time in the world of writing and you'll come across the term "ghostwriter." But what is a ghostwriter? A ghostwriter is responsible for a lot of stuff you read. In fact, a...
Meet Pam Burgess
Pam Burgess is busy. Despite having a lot of roles in life, she finds time to be creative in the midst of it all. When she approached Argyle Fox Publishing with a sweet early reader series, we were instantly hooked. As her first book, Sofie Wears Someone Else's...
Meet Betsy Hibbett
When Betsy Hibbett reached out to Argyle Fox Publishing, she wasn't sure what to expect. Following a phone call, she felt comfortable with what we do and decided to go for it. The end result is Backyard Breakfast, a fantastic picture book that is sure to get kids in...
How to Write a Book People Want to Read
Great writing skills don’t guarantee your book will sell. You’ve got to write a book people want to read. Even if you’ve mastered the complexities of written language, your new book may fall short in terms of sales and popularity. Because if no one is interested in...
Keep Your Book out of the Gutter
If you want your book to look professional and be easy to read, keep it out of the gutter. No, this isn’t a warning against writing trashy books. It’s a warning to keep your book’s content where it belongs. What’s a Book Gutter? The book gutter is where two facing...
Farther and Further—Which to Use?
You found a way to fit writing into your day. Every day, you've been pumping out word after word. Now, in the heat of a writing session, you get a brain freeze. Your character is being chased and needs to keep traveling, but you're unsure whether she should go further...
My Book Cover Is Missing on Amazon—Help!
Eek! I used Ingram Spark to print and distribute my book, but the cover image is missing on my Amazon listing. What do I do? If you said that before finding this blog, you're in luck. Because you've fallen upon the answer. What's the Problem? When you publish your...
#1 New Release in Children’s School Issues
Sometimes, it's clear that the world needs a book. That's the case with Kansas-based author Megan Nicolas's Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers. Within the first week of its release, it became Amazon.com's #1 New Release in Children's School Issues. Saying What Needs...
Meet Roselyn Barks Snead
Thanks to the internet, people from across the world connect with the click of a button. This is great news for Argyle Fox Publishing, as it made it possible to work with UK author Roselyn Barks Snead. Keep reading to learn about Roselyn and her unique journey to...
Book Selling Is a Long Game
You worked through the whole process of conceptualizing, writing, and publishing a book. The fruits of your labor are finally coming to life, and you see that fruit on your bookshelf. There’s just one problem: your book sales aren’t doing well. In fact, there are no...
Meet Rachel Randall
Historically, Argyle Fox Publishing has specialized in publishing shorter books. But when Rachel Randall submitted her engaging story, Shadelands, we couldn’t say no. The characters were vivid, and the story was thrilling. So we made an exception for this author who...
Traci Champion Is on the Air!
Marketing books is no easy task. But if you want to get it in readers' hands, you've got to make it happen. Argyle Fox author/illustrator Traci Champion does just that. Recently, she made her way onto the airwaves of a local radio station and television channel. While...
Meet Anja Dhinagaran
With a strong science background, it’s no surprise that Anja Dhinagaran wanted her children’s book to be accurate and educational. Of course, she also wanted it to be fun. So when she came to Argyle Fox Publishing, she wanted to make sure her book hit all three marks....
Why Aren’t My Book Sales Showing on IngramSpark?
Wondering why your book sales aren't showing up on your IngramSpark dashboard? You're not alone. Here are a couple answers to this common burning book-sales question. Answer 1: They're on the Way When you sell a book, you want to know about it. You want it to show up...