Self-Publishing How-Tos
ISBN FAQs
This article covers key elements of ISBNS: what an ISBN is, who should (and shouldn’t!) own it and why, where the ISBN appears, when a
September 19, 2025
Children's Book Design Resources
Children's Book Illustrators
Gary Wilkinson, Illustrator
From the moment I first saw Gary’s work, I was a super fan. I love that Gary’s work is unique and that you know it
April 10, 2025
Hiring & Working with Self-Publishing Pros
Finding Your Publishing Path: Unscripted Small Business Podcast with Melinda Martin
In this illuminating episode of the Unscripted Small Business Podcast, host Jeremy Rivera engages with publishing facilitator and book designer Melinda Martin. Their conversation explores
March 27, 2025
Case Studies
Children’s Picture Book Design Tour of the Cuddleecats and Mummy’s Biggest, Best Birthday Surprise Ever!
I first connected with Cindy in July 2023. Although Cindy is no stranger to creating quality art, Cuddleecats was her debut book and she reached
January 31, 2025
Self-Publishing How-Tos
Picture Book Storyboard Templates
Proper pagination is one of the great mysteries surrounding picture books. These picture book storyboard templates and accompanying explanations provide a firm foundation for your
January 31, 2025
Case Studies
Children’s Picture Book Design Tour of Look! There Are No Dinos Inside of This Book by Jimmy Vee
Jimmy Vee is a magician, ventriloquist, and picture book author-publisher who knows how to capture a kid’s attention. For “Look! There Are No Dinos Inside
January 15, 2025
Case Studies
Children’s Picture Book Design Tour of The Odd Dog by Leia Barrett
Sometimes you just know, right? And with “The Odd Dog,” I just knew. But this would only work if I could get the author to
November 10, 2024
Hiring & Working with Self-Publishing Pros
Children’s Book Designer Fit Check
Am I the right children’s book designer and publishing consultant for you? I specialize in children’s picture books and chapter books, and I love to
October 21, 2024
Hiring & Working with Self-Publishing Pros
Children’s Book Authors Guide to Getting Started
While it’s impossible to cover every single thing that a self-publishing author of children’s books needs to know, I’m going to hit the high points
June 24, 2023