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New IngramSpark minimum wholesale discount

How will the IngramSpark discount change affect you? What is the IngramSpark minimum wholesale discount? IngramSpark is a wholesale distributor. This means that they on sell your books to retailers who then sell them to customers. IngramSpark do not sell direct to book buyers. IngramSpark is important for indie authors, especially children's authors as they […]
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Old Mate Media wins at Firebird Book Awards

I couldn't be more thrilled and honored to share this incredible news with all of you: Old Mate Media has won second place in not just one, but two prestigious categories at this year's Firebird Book Awards for Chris' children's book Follow the Breadcrumbs. This is a remarkable achievement that speaks to our dedication and […]
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5 Reasons you Need to Write a Children’s Book! 

5 Reasons you Need to Write a Children’s Book! I once knew a woman who had a story inside of her that she had been wanting to tell for years.  She was passionate about writing since childhood and dreamed of one day publishing a book, but she was too afraid to take a chance. She […]
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Get The Fastest Kid in the World for free

The Fastest Kid in the World is FREE for a limited time!   In last month's newsletter we had Follow the Breadcrumbs on sale. If you missed out on getting it for free, it's now available on Kindle Unlimited so that you can download the eBook and read it whenever you wish. You can find […]
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Follow the Breadcrumbs for FREE

The exciting second adventure in the Wild Imagination of Willy Nilly is currently FREE on Kindle for just 5 days! You can pick up Follow the Breadcrumbs for FREE from May 30th to April 4th. The perfect gift for a friend or addition to your child's bookshelf. If you enjoy Follow the Breadcrumbs on eBook, consider picking […]
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Top tips for authors: How to get a US bank account

Learn how to get a US bank account for Amazon payments using Wise. Wise (formerly known as TransferWise) is an international currency transfer company that allows you to send and receive money all over the world. Their multi-currency accounts provide an excellent solution for authors from outside the US to receive their royalty payments. How […]
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Author Interview with LaTasha Reynolds

This week's author interview is with LaTasha Reynolds. LaTasha wrote Bryla’s Amazing Imagination as a letter to her daughter in the form of a story. Her goal is to inspire kids to dream and teach them the power of imagination. Read on for the full interview.   Tell us about your book? Bryla's Amazing Imagination: […]
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How print-on-demand works

If you're thinking of self-publishing, using a print-on demand-service is a very cost-effective way of distributing your book. Old Mate Media founder Kate Stead explains how print-on-demand works when using IngramSpark and Amazon's KDP to distribute your book.     Print on demand means that a copy of your book is printed on demand when […]
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Author Interview with Philippa Rae

This week's author interview is with Philippa Rae. Philippa talks about her latest book Harold Goes To School, her inspiration for writing, her tips for encouraging children to read and more! Tell us about your book? Harold Goes To School is about a boy called Billy and his pet monster, Harold.  When Billy takes him […]
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What is DPI?

If you're publishing a print book or digital book, it's important to know what DPI is and how it affects the artwork in your book. Chris Stead explains what DPI is, what DPI is best for your book, and how to ensure your book's artwork turns out exactly how you want it in the finished […]
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