Since 2009, Anna Raats has worked for Ambassador International. From designing the interiors of books, to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of the publishing company, Anna knows a thing or two about publishing books. On this month’s episode, Brenda and I sit down and ask her the burning questions on every writer’s mind. From how many copies a first time author normally sells, to how many social media followers is enough. And in the meantime, you’ll meet one of the nicest people in the publishing world.Anna has been gracious enough to offer a $25 gift card to Ambassador International’s retail store as the giveaway. Here is how you enter: email us at info.write2ignite@gmail.com

Introducing…

When Cindy Lynn Sawyer wrote The Wonder of Under, shestopped short of hiring an illustrator. After all, the cost of hiring someoneto illustrate your picture book is the most expensive part of self-publishing. Soyou can imagine her surprise when she opened her birthday gift to find a fullyillustrated version of the Wonder of Under! Get ready to laugh and learnon this month’s podcast, as Cindy offers her insights into the world ofself-publishing picture books, where to market them, and how figuring out astory is like taking a laxative.

The podcast

You can listen to the whole conversation on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon Music.

If you want to win a copy of The Wonder of Under, and Remmy’sSticky Situation, here is how you enter: email us at info.write2ignite@gmail.com

Or, you can comment on this blog post.

You can purchase Cindy’s books here:

https://www.designed2glow.com/books.html

Cindy’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KidLitWriter/

Instagram: @designed2glow

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https://www.erinhealyedits.com/author-services

Authors Cindy loves:

Tina Cho

Glenys Nellist

Annette Whipple