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ARIEL'S BLOG
A place to help you publish your picture book, your way!
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Ariel Mendez
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Do 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 Mendez
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Self-Publishing From Start To Finish: Four Steps To Publishing Your Book
Self-publishing is an overwhelming process. If you feel confused about writing and publishing a book, this is for you!
Ariel Mendez
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How To Find An Editor For Your Self-Published Book
Readers are a discerning audience and you want your book to hold up to the competition. It is worth hiring an editor.
Ariel Mendez
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What is a Hybrid Publisher? 3 Advantages to Using a Hybrid Publisher
I 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 Mendez
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ARE YOU WORKING WITH AN ILLUSTRATOR? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ILLUSTRATOR AGREEMENTS
When I illustrated my first picture book I did not need any contract or agreement because I was the author illustrator. But when my...
Ariel Mendez
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WHY I CHOSE TO SELF-PUBLISH MY FIRST PICTURE BOOK
And 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 Mendez
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Finding and Hiring A Freelance Illustrator: Three Tips From An Illustrator's Perspective
Since then, I have illustrated four more picture books that have been featured on local and national media. I am focusing on self-publishing
Ariel Mendez
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Want To Write A Picture Book? 3 Things To Do Before You Begin
Have 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 Mendez
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3 Books To Read That Will Instantly Improve Your Writing
I 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
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