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I wouldn't consider myself an "expert" at anything.  I have children, but that doesn't make me an expert on parenting, quite the opposite actually, the more kids I have, the less it appears I know. I love to watch DIY shows, but I'm never going to be able to convert wood pallets into the Taj Mahal. And although I have authored blogs and published a few essays, I most certainly am NOT an expert on writing, editing, publishing or any, and everything that entails.  So, when it comes to navigating the often lonely and cut-throat business end of writing, I have looked to those who have gone before me for advice, encouragement, a reality check, my sanity.   There is far more involved in the process of getting your work from written stage into the hands of readers than one might think. So many moving parts all intertwined like the cogs of a clock. Each one has its purpose, its own job that when properly aligned and assembled can create a masterpiece.  Once wound ...

The Self-publishing Route has Exploded as a Platform for Writers to Become Authors, and get Their Written Work into the World, Without Waiting for an Agent to Pick up Their Book and Decide it’s Worthy Here you are, one way or another you have arrived at the conclusion to write a book. You're pretty proud of yourself. Your friends and family are so excited for you and can't wait to read it once it's published, which of course it will be. Right? Of course, you've thought of that detail, right? The part where agents and editors are clamoring to get their hands on your novel, the next Great American Novel. Oh God, Agents? Editors? Now you're sweating. All of a sudden writing has become much more than writing, hasn't it? Deep breaths. You take a few days, and you talk with your friends and your spouse, and you're reminded that first and foremost writing is for you. Not for anyone but you. And you're really good at it. You have a talent that you sho...

This Self-Published Children's Book Author (and certified teacher) is Giving Away FREE Activities to use with her first book, Loose Tooth Trouble .   The Loose Tooth-Tooth Fairy Book Gift set is a unique gift to give a kid with a loose tooth, or who recently lost a tooth and will be getting a visit from the tooth fairy!  Download the Free Teacher Created Materials and Puzzles to use with the book. Do you live in Illinois? Request a FREE Author Visit with Melissa Bixby today!

Ever Find Yourself with a Loose Tooth, a Piece of Rope, and a Doorknob,  Ready to End the Wiggly Tooth Trauma?  Read this children’s book (and find the adorable hidden cat on each page) before you attempt to remove a loose tooth yourself! Although not a topic within the norm of this blog, I believe some of you may also have small children, or grandchildren, and everyone has teeth, it would be silly of me to not post about one of my most favorite personal successes of all time, self-publishing my first children’s book titled,  Loose Tooth Trouble . My young son once spent an entire dinner discussing new and off-the-wall ways to remove his loose teeth.  As a writer at heart, my head got spinning with ideas, and the book was born. But there’s a serious side; I wanted to create something that added some light relief for children who are anxious and scared about their teeth becoming loose and falling out. I was terrified of the idea as a kid–I wish someone had ...

Attention Teachers! Educators! Don't Reinvent the Wheel! This teacher has decided to share many of the teaching materials she created, over a fifteen year career, with teachers all around the world. Can you imagine if every educator did that? Sure she makes a little extra money doing it, but it's small compensation for all the creative effort and work that goes into creating original and engaging presentations, activities, thematic units, lesson plans, quizzes, tests, assessments, etc. Many of her listed items are FREE to download. The following list is a just a small list of the resources that are available to teachers. Click Here to learn more. Essay Keyword Analyze - FREE Essay Keyword Argue - FREE Internet Safety Cyber Bullying Presentation Stop the Violence Keeping Kids Safe in School My Newspaper Dictionary - Understanding Informational Text Definitions Vocabulary Strategies Great Beginnings! A Look at Good Beginnings in Literature Being a Good Au...

Loose Tooth Troubl e Illustration Contest Do you have a Unique Idea for solving Loose Tooth Troubles? We want to see it!! Illustrated by Bobby B., Grade 2 Submit your original illustration of your idea on how to remove a loose tooth, and you'll be entered to WIN your own  signed copy of Loose Tooth Trouble , and special letter from the author.  10 Winners will be chosen randomly. PLEASE NOTE**You illustration is not being judged.  Your entry to the contest is that you submitted an illustration. One entry per person please. Email your original illustration to TeachMeBixby@gmail.com Please put as the subject: Loose Tooth Trouble Contest Once I receive your submission, you will receive an email confirmation. SPECIAL NOTES about Submissions TEACHERS : You may submit your whole class, or just a few, however, please only send in one email if possible. Students : Please have your parents email me if you are not  doing this as part of a...

Finally!!  I'm Getting Emails That I Don't Mind Reading! And I owe it all to Mr. Dave Chesson, the Dude from Kindlepreneur , who is assisting self-published authors, like myself, market our books better, and thus make more sales! I came across the opportunity to sign up for a free email subscription during my daily searches on how to improve the marketing of my recently self-published children's book titled, Loose Tooth Trouble , and I'm so glad I did! BooksbyBixby.com I received his free ebook outlining how to boost your rankings on Amazon, and I was hooked. The suggestions he has were immediately useful to me. Two days later, I receive email #2 from Dave Chesson, and again, I'm so grateful for the informative tips I received about analyzing my book's appearance on the web. I'm excited to see what Dave will teach me next! Don't believe me? Google search Kindlepreneur and see for yourself. (I am NOT being compensated or paid in any wa...

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