For many aspiring children’s authors, the dream is clear. You imagine holding your finished book in your hands, watching a child turn the pages, and hearing your story read aloud at bedtime or in a classroom. What often feels unclear is how to get there. Traditional publishing can seem mysterious, slow, and difficult to break into, especially for first-time authors. That is where self-publishing comes in. Once seen as a backup plan, self-publishing has become a powerful and

Many people dream of writing a children’s book . They imagine cozy bedtime moments, colorful illustrations, and the joy of knowing a child somewhere is falling in love with reading because of their story. But alongside that dream often sits another question, one that feels a little quieter but just as real: Can I actually make money doing this? The honest answer is yes, it is possible to earn money with children’s books. But the truth is more layered than overnight success st

When people think about magical children’s books , the first thing that often comes to mind is beautiful artwork bright colors, expressive characters, and dreamy scenes that invite young readers inside. And while illustrations absolutely matter, they are only part of the magic. Plenty of books are visually stunning yet quickly forgotten. Others, with simple art and gentle words, stay in a child’s heart for years. So what’s the difference? What transforms a children’s book fr

The phase of illustrating a children's book can get a bit complicated therefore authors must know these phase before hiring an illustrator

While your book is being published, start to plan for a book launch. Here are 8 tips you need to know before starting to plan a book launch.