What is an Author Platform?
The other day, my daughters asked if I could go to the store to get the ingredients needed to make an elaborate dish for dinner. Happy to do my part,… Read More »What is an Author Platform?
Author Platform
What is an author platform and how do you build one?
How to Start Building a Children’s Author Platform
Searching for an activity that a group of teens and young adults could do together, my niece had an idea. She jumped up and left the room, returning moments later,… Read More »How to Start Building a Children’s Author Platform
Do Children’s Writers Really Need an Author Website?
I’m always surprised when children’s writers ask the question: Do I need an author website? Um, do you want to exist? If you are at all serious about making your… Read More »Do Children’s Writers Really Need an Author Website?
How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part One: Picking a Domain Name
What the Heck is a Domain Name? As an example, for my website, the domain name is MakeaLivinginKidlit.com. In other words, it is the URL–or the name or address of… Read More »How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part One: Picking a Domain Name
How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Two: Choosing a Platform
In this series on creating your children’s author website, so far, we’ve discussed why you need a website, even if you are pre-published. Next, we covered what a domain name… Read More »How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Two: Choosing a Platform
How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Three: Picking a Web Host
The next step on your journey to creating a website is to decide where to host your website. What is a Web Hosting Service? Now that you understand what a… Read More »How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Three: Picking a Web Host
How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Four: Getting Started With WordPress
I hope you’re feeling pretty good right now. You’ve ventured into the jungle of building an author website. As a newbie, you’ve had to take it step-by-step, trying to avoid… Read More »How to Build a Children’s Author Website for Beginners-Part Four: Getting Started With WordPress