One of my favourite children’s authors has always been Roald Dahl. I used to live near where he lived, and you could actually visit his house and the little writing shed at the back. They kept it exactly how it was, which is kind of surreal… even down to the chocolate wrappers sitting next to where he used to write in a a comfy armchair. Interesting fact, 11 UK publishers turned down his first book. He first found success with a US publisher who published his book 7 years before it was published in England, Anyway, here are some of his key lessons for writing children’s books: ✅ Mix kind and nasty characters. The nastier they are, the more satisfying it is when they get what’s coming. ✅ Don’t shy away from a bit of fear or mischief. Kids love being spooked, along with magic, adventure, and fun. ✅ Read your work out loud. If it doesn’t sound right, it probably isn’t. ✅ Rewrite constantly. The real magic happens in the edits. Enjoy, happy writing!

Hello and Welcome to The New Friends Here This Week!!! ➡️ We also have a FREE event happening today — BEYOND THE BOOK at 2:30 PM Central. Shannon Boyer will be joining us to break down how your book isn’t the end goal… it’s the gateway to attracting more clients and opportunities. If you want to learn how to turn your book into something bigger, this is one you don’t want to miss. ------------------❤️WELCOME NEW AUTHORS & FUTURE AUTHORS❤️------------------ @Isabel Bar - 🪷 Intuitive guide for women who are done outsourcing their knowing. Here to help you trust yourself, your path, and the business you’re building. (Referred by @Michelle Spark ) @McKenzie Madril - God fearing and hard working full time mom ready for a change…LFreakinG✨😉 @Linda G - I am here to learn more about putting technology to work for me so I can have more time to enjoy life. (Referred by @Michelle Spark ) @Birdie Thweatt - I am a single mom living in the PNW! Love learning all I can about earning from anywhere. @Idalia Cordova - I am a passionate small business owner who loves creating and sharing unique products with the world. Every item in my shop is crafted to bring joy !! @Andrea Daly-Dickson - Experienced VA helping owners of creative businesses with ADHD who would rather do anything than administration. I'm a professional organiser! :) (Referred by @Michelle Spark ) @Charlie G - Bet On Yourself Helping those who suffer from gambling addiction one day at a time Gambling Addiction Recovery Author @Lavelle Felix - Ready to have my own Businesses #RBA

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🚨 BIG UPDATE 🚨 Amazon just rolled out a new policy change for KDP… and this one is kind of wild 😳 Starting immediately, outsourcing is no longer allowed. That means: - You have to write your own manuscript - No AI tools - No ghostwriters Everything must be 100% written by YOU moving forward. Welp… looks like I’m finally going to have to sit down and start writing all my own books 😅 … .. .. … April Fools 😂 But real talk—this is exactly why learning how to build systems around your publishing (including outsourcing) is such a game-changer. It’s how you scale without burning yourself out.

This week we’re spotlighting @Michael Wish and his fun, family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt Word Search book! If you’re looking for something simple but engaging to keep kids (and honestly… adults too 😄) entertained after the egg hunts, this is a perfect pick. It’s one of those activities you can pull out during the holiday chaos and instantly create a little calm, focused fun. For just $10.99 on Amazon, you can grab a copy and turn Easter into more than just candy—it becomes a full experience. 👉👉👉 GET THE BOOK HERE ✨ Why this is worth checking out: - Great for kids, families, or anyone who loves puzzles - Starts easy and gets more challenging (so it actually keeps attention) - Perfect activity after the egg hunt winds down Supporting fellow authors doesn’t always have to be complicated—sometimes it’s as easy as: 👉 Buying the book 👉 Sharing it with your audience 👉 Dropping a quick review Let’s show Michael some love this week 💛