It’s been Five Years!

Time flies when you are running your own business. Thank you to my publishing partners and the book-ish people who have helped me learn and grow Green Typewriter Creative. Allow me to share a little advice for folks who want to run their own business:

1. It is a marathon, not a sprint: The first three years are the hardest. Keep going. In years four and five, your hard work will pay off.

2. Try new things: You never know where projects might take you and shape your business.

3. Virtual coffee: Connect with people—a lot! New people, old people, people with children and pets running around in the background. These are the folks that will help find your next project.

4. Find your community: The American Book Producers Association, Women in Toys, and The Children’s Media Association have all been incredibly helpful to me.

5. Keep Learning: Attend webinars, conferences, and take a class, either online or in-person.

Looking forward to what the next five years will bring!