<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Wheeler Author]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:12:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Steps How to Self-Publish Your Children’s Book (Easy Guide for Authors)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have a story inside you. Maybe it’s a whimsical tale about a misunderstood monster. Maybe it’s a story about a grandfather who can fly. Whatever it is, that idea deserves to be held in your hands. It deserves to be read to a child at bedtime. But here is the reality: the journey from a raw idea to a finished book can feel overwhelming. Many aspiring authors get stuck in the "middle ground." They have a manuscript, but they don't know how to turn it into a physical product that people can...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/5-steps-how-to-self-publish-your-children-s-book-easy-guide-for-authors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbb588dd3ddd8a5723e4ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:52:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/-gRPxHnHG-w.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing from the Heart: How to Use Real-Life Inspiration for Your Children’s Book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writing a children’s book is a journey. It isn't just about stringing sentences together. It isn’t about chasing the latest market trend or trying to guess what might go viral on social media. It’s about heart. If you want to write a story that resonates with a child: and the adult reading to them: you have to write from a place of truth. You have to blend what you know with what you love. This is the foundation of everything I do as a children's book publishing consultant . The secret to a...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/writing-from-the-heart-how-to-use-real-life-inspiration-for-your-children-s-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca4f7baa483e8f68033ada</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:24:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/1RKtWZ0hg_k.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Can’t Outrun Your DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was in the gym. The day before my life changed forever, I was doing what I always did. Lifting weights. Staying active. Looking after myself. I’ve never been a smoker. I’ve never been a heavy drinker. By most standards, I was the picture of a man taking his health seriously. Then the "Widowmaker" hit. A 98% blockage in the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery. In the medical world, they call it the Widowmaker for a reason. Most people don’t walk away from it. I did. But I didn’t get there...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/you-can-t-outrun-your-dna</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca4f63e7de3cb0060621ec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/WS2w1qF8xU7.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Rock a School Visit: Secrets from a Children’s Author. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[To a primary school student, an author visit is a major event. It is a break from the routine. A golden ticket out of double maths. When I walk into a school, I know the kids are already on my side. They are curious. They are energetic. They are ready to be entertained. But as an author, you have a job to do that goes beyond just reading from a book. You are there to spark an interest in literacy. You are there to show them that stories don't just appear on screens: they are crafted by...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/how-to-rock-a-school-visit-secrets-from-a-children-s-author-revised</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c668eaa937958fa7dc5e3c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:24:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Wiz6z7zC2pA.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Do Story Ideas Come From? Behind the Scenes of The Shadows of Brynmoor Cottage]]></title><description><![CDATA["Where do you get your ideas?" It is the question every author hears. It is also the most difficult one to answer. People often expect a grand, mystical explanation. They want to hear about a lightning bolt of inspiration or a dream that revealed a full plot. The reality is usually much more grounded. It is a slow build. It is a collection of small moments, memories, and observations that eventually find a way to fit together. It is about intent. It is about structure. Before we dive into the...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/where-do-story-ideas-come-from-behind-the-scenes-of-the-shadows-of-brynmoor-cottage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4efb760f0b8e1134d0495</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:35:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/SBqFNdGbiTN.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Really Need Cardiac Rehab After a Bypass? Here’s the Truth.]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ve survived the big one. The surgery is over. The surgeon has worked their magic. Your chest is held together with titanium wires. You are finally home. Now comes the hard part. The recovery. Somewhere in that thick stack of discharge papers, your cardiologist mentioned "Cardiac Rehabilitation." If you’re anything like I was, you probably nodded politely while internally dismissing it. You’re busy. You’re tired. You just want to sit on the sofa and wait for your ribs to stop aching. You...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/do-you-really-need-cardiac-rehab-after-a-bypass-here-s-the-truth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c42df1043183ace6e0923a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:57:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/267732_d89d04667f494bd9906cc783ec0ad3f6~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Mistakes You’re Making with Self-Publishing Children’s Books (and How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-publishing is an adventure. It is exciting, liberating, and, if we are being honest, a little bit terrifying. You have a story. You have a vision. You want to see your name on a glossy cover. But the gap between a Word document and a professional-grade children’s book is wider than most authors realize. I see it every day. Passionate authors pouring their hearts into projects that eventually stumble because of a few avoidable hurdles. Self-publishing is not just about making a book...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/7-mistakes-you-re-making-with-self-publishing-children-s-books-and-how-to-fix-them-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c42367653657f03d5d4c9e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/yXtFy_LZV7o.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Mistakes You’re Making with Self-Publishing Children’s Books (and How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-publishing is an adventure. It is exciting, liberating, and, if we are being honest, a little bit terrifying. You have a story. You have a vision. You want to see your name on a glossy cover. But the gap between a Word document and a professional-grade children’s book is wider than most authors realize. I see it every day. Passionate authors pouring their hearts into projects that eventually stumble because of a few avoidable hurdles. Self-publishing is not just about making a book...]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/7-mistakes-you-re-making-with-self-publishing-children-s-books-and-how-to-fix-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c41f7a36a1fdc193c196c5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:46:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/yXtFy_LZV7o.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for Children’s Author Guidance? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know Before You Start.]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you have an idea. Maybe it’s a character that won’t leave your head. Maybe it’s a story you’ve been telling your own kids at bedtime for years. You think, "I should write this down. I should publish this." It’s a great feeling. It’s also the start of a very long, very specific journey. Writing for children is often misunderstood. People think it’s "easier" because the words are simpler or the books are shorter. It isn’t. In many ways, it is harder. You have less space to make an impact....]]></description><link>https://www.andywheelerauthor.com/post/looking-for-children-s-author-guidance-here-are-10-things-you-should-know-before-you-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c39040149f4fed565131c8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/267732_cf9d648bbf114a6cb62dce5c0e971ba3~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andy Wheeler</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>