Lindsay Gizicki is currently the editor of an architecture magazine based in Troy, Michigan, and writes for publications all across the country. Lindsay is an avid book lover, wife and mother to her daughter, Harper, and her son, Henry. Her debut children's book, To the Moon and Back, launches February 28.

In This Episode:

• How to start writing your first book
• How to publish your book, find an illustrator, printer, etc
• How to launch, promote, market your book
• Lindsay's vision for her children's book imprint and future books

Episode Notes:

How to start writing your book:

• Start with your idea
• From that idea comes plots, characters, location, scenery
• Make a bulleted list and then fill in the gaps
• Research
• Find an author's support group
• Research different forms of publishing and see what fits you best

Marketing your book:

• Think outside the box: collaborations with other companies and people: author signings, selling the book alongside another product
• Cross-promotion + Collaboration
• Subscription box
• Local mom groups
• Libraries

Lindsay's daughter's creativity inspired her "To create worlds for other kids"

"you can juggle every day, but you can't juggle every moment of every day"

"Find ways to connect with kids and have them connect with their parents while including characters from our books."

Lindsay's first book To The Moon and Back is available starting February 28th:

https://www.hankarooreadings.com/

Connect with her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hankarooreadings/