Episodes

In Episode 5 of the Publishing Cousins podcast, author Melissa Lasher and illustrator Nikki Becker share
practical strategies for building your author-illustrator community, finding the best writing and illustration
conferences, and identifying go-to experts for your publishing journey. Learn how to create your own critique
group, discover resources like SCBWI, ACFW, the Highlights Foundation, and the Authors Conservatory, and
find out why embracing slow growth in publishing may be the key to long-term success. Perfect for aspiring and
established children’s book writers and illustrators.

Episode 4 How Authors and Illustrators Learn from Failure — Building Your Platform, Handling Rejection & Growing Your Creative CareerAuthors Melissa & Nikki get real about failure — from launching with no platform to wasting years on the wrong illustration...

Episode 3 What We Learned From Our First Published Projects (And What We'd Do Differently)Nikki and Melissa get real about their very first published projects — the flops, the lessons, and the marketing mistakes that changed everything. Tune in for honest, practical...

Ever wondered where to start if you’re dreaming of becoming an author or illustrator? Find out how to start your publishing career with these author and illustrator training resources.