Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson

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Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson is the podcast for children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives who want to learn how to write, publish, and market children’s books. Hosted by award-winning children’s book author JoAnn M. Dickinson, each episode features interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and indie publishing experts. Discover writing tips, self-publishing advice, marketing strategies, and inspiring stories that show the power of children’s literature to build confidence, empathy, and imagination.

  1. Aug 11

    How I Accidentally Built Two Book Brands | What Every Author Can Learn

    Have you ever stepped back and looked at everything you've created?While organizing my coloring books, I realized I hadn't created one children's book brand; I had built two completely different children's book brands.In this first episode of Building Your Children's Book Brand, I share how discovering those brands changed the way I market my books, organize my website, and help readers quickly recognize the children's books that are right for them.Whether you've published one children's book or an entire series, this video will help you discover patterns in your own work and begin building a memorable book brand.This week's Children's Book Branding Challenge:Lay out all of your books, or if you're writing your first book, write down three words that describe the experience you want readers to have. You might discover your brand is already taking shape. Book a 1:1 Coaching call with me: https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com/pages/book-a-coaching-call-with-joann________________________________________ 📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 🎧SPOTIFY “Listen On The Go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia #selfpublishing #childrensbooks #authoradvice #publishedauthor #writingtips #branding

  2. Aug 6

    Children's Book Formatting What Every Self-Published Author Should Know

    Thinking about formatting your own children's book? Before you hit publish, listen to this first. In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, professional book designer and formatter Mike Nicloy shares expert advice on creating a polished, professional book for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. We discuss common formatting mistakes, Adobe InDesign, children's books vs. middle grade books, and why professional formatting can improve your readers' experience. Whether you're publishing your first picture book, chapter book, middle grade novel, or another children's book, you'll walk away with practical tips to help you publish with confidence. Guest: Mike NicloyProfessional Book Designer, Formatter & PublisherNico Eleven Publishing: www.nico11publishing.comhttps://www.cgsportspublishing.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nico11publishing ______________________________________ 👉MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01MSD31JP/allbooks LET’S STAY CONNECTED: Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1

  3. Jun 23

    Can Early Reader Chapter Books Teach Adventure, Literacy, and STEAM Learning

    Can early reader children's chapter books do more than entertain?In this episode, Children's Book Author and preschool director Danielle Simone discusses how her Adventures of Sid series combines adventure, literacy, STEAM (STREAM) learning, environmental awareness, and real-world exploration to create meaningful reading experiences for young readers.Danielle shares the inspiration behind her children's chapter book series, how real locations such as the Appalachian Trail, Wash Woods, Bone Cave, and Tangier Island became the backdrop for her stories, and why educational fiction can help children connect reading with science, nature, engineering, and critical thinking.We also discuss:📚 Writing early reader children's chapter books🌎 Environmental education through storytelling🔬 STEM, STEAM, and STREAM learning for children🐾 Creating memorable characters inspired by real life🏕️ Outdoor adventure children's books for kids🏫 Educational resources for teachers and homeschool families✍️ Hybrid publishing and the author journey🏆 Children's Book awards and marketing strategies for children's authorsWhether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, homeschool educator, aspiring author, or children's book enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into how children's chapter books can build literacy skills while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.🌐 Learn more about Danielle Simone:https://www.daniellesimoneauthor.com https://www.bookawardpro.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/1914gooseAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DRTJMQDX/allbooks _____________________________________________________ 📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonauthor 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 🎧SPOTIFY “Listen On The Go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia

  4. Jun 19

    How Do You Teach the Five Senses to Children?

    How do you teach the five senses to children?In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, children's author and former kindergarten teacher Stacy Taylor shares how storytelling can help young readers learn sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch through her Moose Tracks Tales series.As a former kindergarten teacher, Stacy understands how young learners discover the world through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We discuss her children's books The Moose Smooch and Moose Nose Knows, and how the Moose Tracks Tales series uses memorable characters, humor, and imagination to make sensory learning fun for preschool and elementary-age children.Stacy also shares her self-publishing journey, her experience writing educational children's books, and why stories can be such a powerful tool for teaching important concepts in early childhood education. https://www.moosetrackstales.com

  5. Jun 19

    Why Family Connection Matters in Children's Books | Bria Freitas

    How can children's books strengthen family connections while helping kids learn and grow?Children's book author, educator, and founder of Bright Little Pages, Bria Freitas, shares how she creates family-friendly, faith-based children's books that encourage reading, learning, creativity, and meaningful time together.Bria discusses her popular children's books, including Rosie Mae and Mama B's Banana Pudding, Brighton's Cocoa Day, and her growing seasonal collection that teaches children about family traditions, faith, literacy, and everyday life experiences. She also shares how her experiences as a teacher and mother inspire her stories, activity pages, discussion questions, and educational resources for families, homeschoolers, and classrooms. https//www.brightlittlepages.com

  6. May 12

    A Child Wrote a Space Adventure Children's Book! STEM Learning, Imagination & Self-Publishing

    What happens when a child’s imagination becomes the heart of a published children’s book? In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with author Darya Gunay to talk about the inspiring story behind Dani the First Kid in Space — a fun and imaginative STEM adventure about a young boy who travels through a portal and explores the planets in our solar system. Darya shares how her son, Dani, came up with the story idea, how she helped him organize his thoughts, and what the creative process looked like as they turned his imagination into a finished children’s book. We also talk about encouraging kids to write, dream big, explore science, and believe their ideas are worth sharing. This conversation is perfect for parents, educators, children’s book authors, and self-published authors who want to inspire young readers through creativity, storytelling, and STEM learning. In this episode, we discuss: • How Dani came up with the children’s book story idea• Turning a child’s imagination into a published children’s book• Using storytelling to teach kids about planets and the solar system• Why STEM learning belongs in children’s books• The self-publishing process behind Dani the First Kid in Space• Encouraging kids to write, create, and believe in their ideas If you love children’s books, STEM education, space adventures, or behind-the-scenes author stories, this episode will inspire you. Connect with Darya Gunay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darya_gva/ Dani’s Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dani-Gunay/author/B0GT63Q7MF Darya’s Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Darya-Gunay/author/B084MJVVTM Google Play Book — English eBook: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=19fVEQAAQBAJ ________________________________________ LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonauthor 🌐Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 #selfpublishing #childrensbooks #authoradvice #publishedauthor #steamlearning

  7. Apr 21

    From Idea to Published Book: What New Authors NEED to Know

    Writing a book is only the beginning.Author coach, and publisher Brenda Cortez shares the biggest mistakes new authors make and the most important lessons she teaches writers before they publish their first book.Brenda works with authors from the earliest idea stage all the way through editing, layout, publishing, and bringing books to market. Through BC Books, she and her team of editors, illustrators, and designers help authors transform their ideas into professionally published books—while allowing authors to keep full rights to their work.In this conversation, we discuss:• The most important advice every new author needs• The biggest mistakes first-time authors make• What writers need to understand about editing and publishing• How working with a professional team can simplify the publishing process• The ripple effect a book can have on readers and communitiesIf you're writing a book, thinking about writing one, or navigating the publishing journey, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement from someone who has helped many authors turn their ideas into published books.To learn more about Brenda: https://www.bcbooksllc.com/coaching__________________________________ 📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonautho 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 🎧SPOTIFY “Listen on the go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorHarleighRose #selfpublishing #indieauthor #childrensbooks #writingtips #kidlit

  8. Apr 14

    Writing Chapter Books for Kids: Building a Series Young Readers Return To

    In this episode children’s author Leigh Ann Hughes shares her inspiring journey back to writing after years away. Leigh Ann opens up about how motherhood reignited her creativity and how she builds engaging elementary chapter book series like Cob & the Kingdom and the Hart Girls Adventure Series. This conversation dives deep into chapter book writing for young readers, pacing, character development, and what it takes to create stories kids want to return to again and again. A must-watch episode for aspiring and established children’s authors.https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BJXHJ9HB/allbooks___________________________________________📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonautho 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joann.dickinson.author/ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JoAnnDickinsonAuthor/ 📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe” https://www.youtube.com/@JoAnnMDickinsonAuthor?sub_confirmation=1 🎧SPOTIFY “Listen on the go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL1T0fAuSJzcw6Tia LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorHarleighRose #selfpublishing #indieauthor #publishedauthor #writingtips

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Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson is the podcast for children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives who want to learn how to write, publish, and market children’s books. Hosted by award-winning children’s book author JoAnn M. Dickinson, each episode features interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and indie publishing experts. Discover writing tips, self-publishing advice, marketing strategies, and inspiring stories that show the power of children’s literature to build confidence, empathy, and imagination.

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