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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?...
Meet Megan Nicolas
Kansas-based author Megan Nicolas (pictured above with her family) had a story worth telling. When a friend told her about Argyle Fox Publishing, she did some investigation and felt we were a good fit to get her story on bookshelves. Keep reading to learn more about...
This Book on Dyslexia Is Getting a Lot of Press!
When author Megan Nicolas approached Argyle Fox Publishing about her book, she just wanted to help one person. As word got around, it became clear that her book had a much larger audience. Now, it seems everyone is talking about Discovering My Dyslexia Superpowers!...
#1 New Release in Children’s Spanish Books
Rachel Cherry's delightful picture book, Poppy's Day at the Aquarium, is two weeks from its release date and has already gotten lots of attention. In fact, it's gotten so much attention that it earned Amazon.com's top spot as the #1 New Release in Children's Spanish...
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 Catherine Tally
Update: Catherine Tally is now pregnant and publishing! If you're a parent, you know how difficult it can be to get your children to hit the hay. Catherine Tally wrote about it in her first picture book, Charlotte the Shark Won't Go to Sleep. Keep reading to meet the...
Meet Katherine Daugherty
When Katherine Daugherty came to Argyle Fox Publishing, she was already a published author. So, she knew what to expect. She was just hoping for something different this time around. Keep reading to learn more about Katherine and her publishing journey. Let’s get...
IngramSpark Removes Setup and Revision Fees
Authors, rejoice! IngramSpark announced that you'll no longer have to pay $49 to set up your book. Want to revise your title after publishing? You can do that for free also—just do it within the first 60 days of publication. (No more $25 fee per book part.) All this...
Your Book Is a Business
Your book is a lot of things. Originally, it's a dream. As you begin developing the story, it becomes your baby. Once you publish, it becomes reality—something you can hold and touch, give away and sell. Throughout the process, your book is a business. For writers who...
How to Download IngramSpark Reports for Tax Season
Tax season is stressful. So stressful that even the IRS offers tips to cut down on tax season-induced stress. One of the first tips: gather your records. For authors, that can be tricky. But if you use IngramSpark to print and distribute your book, getting your...
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. While you may think this only happens with novels and nonfiction works, picture book pacing is just as important. So, you better get it right. Pacing beyond Children's Books In novels and nonfiction, pace is affected by a...
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...