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Beyond the anxieties and health concerns that come with a global pandemic, small businesses (especially those deemed \”non-essential\” ) are taking a huge hit financially and even mentally. Many people have lost their jobs and many small business owners are giving in to the crushing and frustrating limitations and are choosing not to reopen at […]
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Our mission is to not only raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity but to get more of these of books into classrooms and libraries. That was the Mission Statement of a fledgling non-profit over seven years ago. To date, Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) has donated over 8000 diverse books for kids
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Books play a huge part in all children’s lives. Numerous studies have also shown that reading to a child as little as twenty minutes per week will not only result in stronger readers but ones who carry a love of literature into adulthood. But just as important as having quality books available for young readers
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The new and unique diverse children’s book Sissy Goes Tiny by Rebecca Flansburg and B.A. has given the AP Team an opportunity to learn what it’s like to live in a home that is under 399 square feet. These revelations and lessons have come to us courtesy of co-author B.A. Norrgard has been living small
Wanting to “live tiny?” Here’s what you need to know Read More »
Editing your book as an indie author is NOT something you want your brother’s wife’s cousin’s uncle to do. How your book is editing reflects your credibility as an author and too many self-publishers cut corners on this process to save time and money. The result is less-than-perfect work, bad reviews, and reduced books sales.
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{guest post by author, Rebecca Flansburg} A handful of years ago I had the pleasure of listening to an awesome speaker and this particular speaker is someone who I would categorize as a Master Networker. She\’s a “go to person” for information, wisdom, and guidance and she\’s someone you definitely would want in your contacts
Network=Net Worth | Offline Networking Tips for Authors Read More »
Have you ever wondered what those highly successful people have that you don\’t seem to? Or maybe you are one of the successful people and you\’re curious as to how your personal habits and outlook have influenced your success. Some of their success may be due to luck, but much of it comes from cultivating
Author Envy? Here are some Habits of Highly Successful Authors Read More »
Guest post from Becky Flansburg Before you start snickering, let me ask you this: when you get into your car, don’t you make adjustments? Don’t you move the seat forward or back; tilt the mirror so you can see better, and even tilt the steering wheel? And all for the sake of a more comfortable
Is your writing project giving you a pain in the neck? Read More »
We won’t go into details, but we are fairly certain everyone knows what we mean when we say that our world is an uncertain place right now. Though it would be incredibly easy to get sucked into the turmoil around us, authors and artists need to take extra care to stay focused and centered and
7 easy ways to stay present, centered, and well Read More »
Ahhh, spring is in the air and along with it comes the urge to update, refresh and renew everything. From closets to backyards, whipping things into shape with a fresh coat of this or a rearranging of that is a freeing and exciting feeling. Little do authors know, their online spaces need the same TLC
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