Ariel Mendez1 minDo You Really Need an Agent?A Washington Writers Conference speaker explains why the answer is “maybe.” Read full article on the Washington Independent Review of...
Ariel Mendez7 minSelf-Publishing From Start To Finish: Four Steps To Publishing Your BookSelf-publishing is an overwhelming process. If you feel confused about writing and publishing a book, this is for you!
Ariel Mendez4 minHow To Find An Editor For Your Self-Published BookReaders are a discerning audience and you want your book to hold up to the competition. It is worth hiring an editor.
Ariel Mendez4 minWhat is a Hybrid Publisher? 3 Advantages to Using a Hybrid PublisherI recently had a coaching call and the topic of hybrid publishers came up. The group wanted to know if hybrid publishing was the better...
Ariel Mendez4 minARE YOU WORKING WITH AN ILLUSTRATOR? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ILLUSTRATOR AGREEMENTSWhen I illustrated my first picture book I did not need any contract or agreement because I was the author illustrator. But when my...
Ariel Mendez4 minWHY I CHOSE TO SELF-PUBLISH MY FIRST PICTURE BOOKAnd you know what? It sounded to me like traditional publishing isn't all it's cracked up to be. I heard frustrations about payment. I heard
Ariel Mendez6 minFinding and Hiring A Freelance Illustrator: Three Tips From An Illustrator's PerspectiveSince then, I have illustrated four more picture books that have been featured on local and national media. I am focusing on self-publishing
Ariel Mendez3 minWant To Write A Picture Book? 3 Things To Do Before You BeginHave you ever wanted to write a picture book or wondered where to begin? When I first started writing picture books, I would simply just wri
Ariel Mendez3 min3 Books To Read That Will Instantly Improve Your WritingI teach self-publishing courses and often get asked, "How do I write a good story?" Such a big question! I think all writers are asking them