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AI Created Illustration? Here are Somethings to Consider.
When it comes to creating illustrations for children's books, there are a variety of tools and techniques that can be used. One option...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Oct 7, 20232 min read


What's In Your Illustrator Contract? Know, Before You Sign.
Illustration contracts are essential. Be sure to review your contract carefully. There is a big difference between a license in an...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Mar 28, 20231 min read


10 Tips for a Successful Author Vending Event.
Spring is here and you know what that means! It’s the season to get out there and showcase you and your book. Here are some tips for a...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Book Review: "Let's Go Dreaming into the Stars" by Shanita Allen
The full list includes 10 cities in 8 different countries.

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 21, 20221 min read


5 Tips to Overcome Writing Hurdles
All writers have experienced it, a period in which we've encountered a creative dry spell. We sit and stare at a blank page or a blank...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 29, 20213 min read


5 Ways to Become a Writer
1. Start calling yourself a writer. Labels are very important. Labels define and categorize our relationships, priorities and conduct....

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 22, 20213 min read


Writing Communities. Here's How Writers Connect and Grow.
Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary endeavor. Being a writer can be liberating and exciting, even more so when you can share your work...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 15, 20213 min read


Which Independent Bookstores Are Selling Your Book? Here's How to Find Out.
Ok. So you’ve placed your book for distribution through Ingramsparks or some other book distribution company. Now what? You may finally...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
Jun 8, 20212 min read


Yes, You Need Your Own ISBN. Here's Why.
If you plan to publish: *more than one book, *on more than one platform (POD or offset-printing) and/or, *in more than one format, then...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read


Read Alouds: Fun? Or Infringement?
Read alouds on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and Youtube, may sound like a fun idea, but did you know that...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read


Want Your Book to Have a Professional & Polished Look?
If you want your book to have professional and polished look, make sure it's edited by a professional editor who has experience in your...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 27, 20212 min read


What is an LCCN and Why Do I Need It?
Want your book to be carried in libraries? Then you have to register it with the Library of Congress. "An LCCN is assigned to a book...

DEBORAH MORTIMER
May 19, 20213 min read
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