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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 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...
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...
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...