Get ready to laugh and learn in this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, as award-winning author and longtime educator Frances Mackay shares how she turns silly ideas into powerful stories that make learning fun. From Nate’s Noisy Nose to Baby Worries and Noisy Animal ABC, Frances explains how her teaching background inspires every page, and how she cleverly weaves in humor, emotional learning, and even STEM concepts without ever sounding “teachy.”We dive into:How to take a simple story idea and build in humor, SEL, or educational layersWhy self-publishing is more accessible than ever—and where quality still countsHer passion for book design (and what many authors overlook)The marketing challenges all writers face, and hard-earned tips she’s learnedIf you’re a teacher with a story idea, a parent looking for fun, meaningful books, or a new author eager to stand out, this is the episode for you!You will not want to miss this episode, it's packed with knowledge and plenty of ideas for authors, illustrators, and book designers.Francesmackay.comIG @francesmackaywww.joannmdickinsonauthor.com@joann.dickinson.authorYouTubeAffiliate link: ⁠https://riverside.sjv.io/K0YKeN

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