Anna McCabe

When you make the leap into self-publishing, it is incredibly easy to get caught up in a single, massive marketplace. We all know the default giant in the room, and while it offers an undeniable audience, putting all your literary eggs in one digital basket is a massive risk. To build a sustainable career as an indie author, you need diversification. You need options, flexibility, and above all, the power to meet readers wherever they prefer to buy. The Power of Being Everywhere Relying on...

You've written a story that lights up a child's imagination. You've poured your heart into every word, every character, and every page turn. Now comes the part that many aspiring children's book authors weren't prepared for: the publishing process. And if you've tried to navigate it alone, you already know just how overwhelming it can be. That's exactly why working with a self-publishing consultant is one of the smartest investments you can make for your children's book. Not because you aren'

So you've got a story idea, a handful of sketches, and a dream of seeing your children's book on a shelf. The question is: where do you start? As a self-published children's book author and the founder of The Bookshelf — the first digital bookstore dedicated exclusively to independent children's book authors — I've been through every step of this process. Here's what I wish someone had told me.