The Author’s Den

Welcome to The Author’s Den

Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and let’s talk about bringing your book to life. This is where we share practical tips for writing, illustrating, self-publishing and selling your...

Welcome to The Author’s Den

Pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and let’s talk about bringing your book to life. This is where we share practical tips for writing, illustrating, self-publishing and selling your...

How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Children’s Book That Actually Sells

How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Children’s B...

Every great book starts with an idea. Maybe yours came during a bedtime chat with your child, or while walking the dog, or in that strange half-awake moment when imagination...

How to Turn Your Story Idea Into a Children’s B...

Every great book starts with an idea. Maybe yours came during a bedtime chat with your child, or while walking the dog, or in that strange half-awake moment when imagination...

The Fast Track Guide to Self-Publishing in Time...

Every year, thousands of parents, teachers and writers dream of holding their own children’s book in their hands by Christmas. You can picture it already. Cosy lights, a steaming mug...

The Fast Track Guide to Self-Publishing in Time...

Every year, thousands of parents, teachers and writers dream of holding their own children’s book in their hands by Christmas. You can picture it already. Cosy lights, a steaming mug...

How to Illustrate Your Children’s Book Using AI...

Let’s be honest. Illustration is one of the most magical parts of a children’s book. It turns words into a world. It gives your characters faces, emotions and movement. But...

How to Illustrate Your Children’s Book Using AI...

Let’s be honest. Illustration is one of the most magical parts of a children’s book. It turns words into a world. It gives your characters faces, emotions and movement. But...