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Introducing Ask Kate – your indie author answer service

There are always so many questions for new authors and experienced authors. The learning journey to publish is a big one. And sometimes when you ask these questions, you get so many responses you end up more confused than ever. We’re here to help. Ask me your questions and I will give you one answer […]
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Welcome to my rant about isolation with kids

Well this is a new world order isn’t it. And not one that I like. Suddenly myself and my husband are solely responsible for our children’s education, mental health, physical health, dietary needs and general well-being. This is not fun. I miss my village. If you are enjoying this time with your children, it’s probably […]
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Understanding your child’s school report card in NSW Australia

In New South Wales public schools, if you get your child’s school report card and hope to see straight A’s you’re set to be disappointed. Grades aren’t what they used to be. Everybody likes to think their child has plenty going on upstairs; despite frequent evidence to the contrary. Be honest; they couldn’t find their […]
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Why IngramSpark’s new trim size is great news for children’s book makers

IngramSpark has just added a much needed new landscape trim size to its book options, although it comes with some caveats. Today IngramSpark announced a new trim size and not a moment too soon. The company's print-on-demand (POD) customers can now design a book to be landscape at 11-inches wide by 8.5-inches tall. This is great […]
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66% of children’s book readers seek better book design

Whether you’re hiring a designer and artist, or doing it all yourself, make no mistake, book design is one of the key indicators for purchase by children’s book readers. It’s right there in the name: picture book. Your lovely words help drive the story forward and flipping through each page, but the illustrations and design are […]
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2017 Children's Picture Book Report

We recently surveyed 350 parents from across the world to gauge their attitudes and preferences when it comes to children’s books, and the results and comments were very interesting. Enjoy this glimpse into the world of families around the world in our 2017 Children’s Picture Book Report. The Five Second Summary For those of you […]
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How to successfully fund your book through Kickstarter with Todd Black

We talk to an author who has crowdfunded five comic books to discover what he has learned about the process. Kickstarter is the most popular crowdfunding platform in the world. A stunning US$3.24 billion has been pledged to Kickstarter over the years, funding over 130,000 projects. No wonder it’s a popular choice for indie authors […]
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My daughter likes to suck things off the floor

For all the good it’s doing her long-term immunity, I'm concerned by my daughter's never-ending desire to lick parts of the city. I often wonder if we get more prone to illness as we get older, or if we just get harder hit because we go too far in practicing cleanliness? My children are an argument […]
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