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Free Resources for Children’s Book Authors

Getting Started

Illustration & Design

Publishing & Platforms

Common Mistakes

  • What First-Time Children’s Book Authors Often Get Wrong

  • Do You Really Need an Illustrator Before Your Story Is Final?

  • How Long Does It Take to Publish a Children’s Book? (Realistic Timelines)

  • How to Choose the Right Illustration Style for Your Story

  • Why Cheap Illustration Can Cost More in the Long Run

  • What Professional Art Direction Actually Means for Authors

  • 5 Costly Mistakes First-Time Children’s Book Authors Make

  • Why Hiring Illustrators One by One Often Fails

  • The Hidden Problems of DIY Book Formatting

  • KDP vs IngramSpark: Which Platform Is Right for Your Book?

  • What “Print-Ready Files” Really Mean (And Why It Matters)

  • Paperback vs Hardcover: What First-Time Authors Should Know

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