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Trials. Errors. Accomplishments

Tiffany shares her journey to being a published children's book author of several books, along with things she's learned, cost-saving tips, and inside scoops on her books.

Amplifying Black Women Voices on Black Authors Day

Tiffany Obeng

Apr 272 min read

Amplifying Black Women Voices on Black Authors Day

National Black Authors Day on May 4th is a day to celebrate black authors, and combat the struggles they face in the publishing industry.

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Introduce Kids to Science Concepts, Careers with this STEM Picture Book about Scientists

Tiffany Obeng

Jan 30, 20231 min read

Introduce Kids to Science Concepts, Careers with this STEM Picture Book about Scientists

If you’re looking for a STEM picture book/book about scientists that will inspire children to become future scientists, then here it is!

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3 Major Money-Saving Hacks for Independent Publishers

Tiffany Obeng

Oct 1, 20223 min read

3 Major Money-Saving Hacks for Independent Publishers

As an independent publisher, I am always looking for ways to save a coin. Whether you are publishing 2 titles or 16 titles, here are three m

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Amazing Bilingual Picture Book to Teach Children to Identify Body Parts

Tiffany Obeng

Jul 5, 20221 min read

Amazing Bilingual Picture Book to Teach Children to Identify Body Parts

I Have 10 Toes / Tengo Diez Dedos de los Pies bilingual children's picture book makes learning body parts fun and easy!

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The Heartwarming Book that Brilliantly Explains Divorce to Kids & Teaches Empathy

Tiffany Obeng

Mar 21, 20222 min read

The Heartwarming Book that Brilliantly Explains Divorce to Kids & Teaches Empathy

Two Houses Down is the perfect combination of classics Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away & Why Do Families Change! (books about divorce)

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Survey Shows Kids do not want to be Engineers. You can Change That!

Tiffany Obeng

Feb 28, 20224 min read

Survey Shows Kids do not want to be Engineers. You can Change That!

Easily spark any child's interest in engineering with these children's books and child friendly activities! (books about engineers, STEM)

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Leaders and Experts Agree: These are the Best Books by Black Authors

Tiffany Obeng

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Leaders and Experts Agree: These are the Best Books by Black Authors

Discover the books from Sugar Cookie Books book publishing imprint that were chosen as Best Books by Black Authors!

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How to Overcome Writing Challenges from an Expert

Tiffany Obeng

Jan 27, 20222 min read

How to Overcome Writing Challenges from an Expert

Expert nonfiction writers advise on how to overcome writing challenges as a nonfiction author and writer.

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My Book Vendor Experience as an Introverted Author

Tiffany Obeng

Dec 6, 20213 min read

My Book Vendor Experience as an Introverted Author

Tricks and tips for new indie authors thinking about being a vendor.

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Legit Ways to Celebrate Your Lawyer on Love Your Lawyer Day!

Tiffany Obeng

Oct 26, 20213 min read

Legit Ways to Celebrate Your Lawyer on Love Your Lawyer Day!

Love Your Lawyer Day is every first Friday of November to show appreciation for all that lawyers do! Read on for celebration ideas.

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The Book about Lawyers That Is Inspiring a New Generation

Tiffany Obeng

Oct 15, 20213 min read

The Book about Lawyers That Is Inspiring a New Generation

Andrew Learns about Lawyers is a children's picture book about lawyers and it strikes the right balance between informative and inspiring.

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5 Diverse Children’s Picture Books for World Teachers' Day

Tiffany Obeng

Oct 2, 20212 min read

5 Diverse Children’s Picture Books for World Teachers' Day

Looking for the perfect gift for teachers (and substitute teachers) for World Teachers' Day? Here are 5 great gift suggestions!

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Kid Tested! Scout's Honor: A Kid's Book about Lying

Tiffany Obeng

Sep 24, 20212 min read

Kid Tested! Scout's Honor: A Kid's Book about Lying

It is the newest and best children's book about lying. Great learning book for kids age 4-6.

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Tiffany Obeng

Jul 19, 20212 min read

One Word...Kickstarter!

Kickstarter

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Talking Vendor Shows with Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Tiffany Obeng

Jun 21, 20215 min read

Talking Vendor Shows with Sherricka Carpenter Stanley

Author vendor shows, how to find them, how to work them and everything in between

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Tiffany Obeng

Jun 10, 20215 min read

Are Recorded Read Alouds, "Free Milk"?

When it comes to recorded read alouds of children picture books are we giving away our product for free?

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Tiffany Obeng

Apr 22, 20213 min read

3d Book Mockups: Necessary or nah?

Before venturing into the world of book publishing, I had no idea what a book mock up was. I now know that I have seen a book mockup many...

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Tiffany Obeng

Mar 11, 20213 min read

"When You Learn, Teach"

As a first-time author, there are so many things to know and so many things to do

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Meet my Mentor: Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES!

Tiffany Obeng

Mar 11, 20213 min read

Meet my Mentor: Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES!

Ashley is a Purpose Driven Author! As a breast cancer prevention advocate and speaker, she is an author with a purpose and a cause.

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Tiffany Obeng

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Transitions: A Loving Letter to My Son

Because of you, I am a mom I have mother's day because of you You are my heart outside of me You are my roses red and violets blue

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