Indie Kids Books

Indie Kids Books

Manuscript Finished! Now What?

Getting from a finished story for kids to a marketable book

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Darcy Pattison
Jan 29, 2026
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Hurrah! You’ve finished writing a story that you think will find an audience with children. Now what?

Take a deep breath and hang on for the ride! Because there’s lots to get done. Let’s talk about everything you need to do before you can market your book.

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