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
