The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing Children's Books - How to Get Started
It's a lesson you need to succeed
When I started Indie Kids Book blog, it was with the idea that I would eventually write a book about how to self-publish children’s books. Instead, the blog has become more of a living document of how to do that. I can create updates for any topic when the volatile marketplace changes.
But maybe, you need a guide to the blog!
Publish a Children’s Picture Book: Getting Started
In the list below, posts only available to paid subscribers are marked with * If I missed something, sorry (send me a note about it). This is both a free and paid service. Subscriptions are $7/month or $70/year.
BECOMING A PUBLISHER OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS
These posts ask you about the WHY of your publishing program. It’s important to think strategically about what sorts of books you want to publish for what audience.
LAYOUT AND DESIGN
PICTURE BOOK ART SERIES - or How to Hire an Illustrator
What fonts for children's books?
Designing Layout for a Children's Picture Book
*How to Create ePUBs from Picture Books
Kindle eBooks for Your Picture Books
REALITY CHECK
The Glorious Failure of Book One
PRINTERS
*2023 Update on the Best POD Printers
MARKETING
FEATURED RESOURCE: *The Best Indie Kids Launch Checklist
Are Children's Books Profitable?
*Budgets: How to Guarantee a Profit From Your Indie Kid's Book
Write to Market: Books Kids, Parents, & Teachers Will Need and Love
Overview: Marketing Self Published Children's Books
*The Importance of Distribution: Self-Publishing Children's Books
Going Wide - How Many Distributors?
*Where Should You Spend Your Marketing Dollars for Children's Books?
The Classroom Library: Where Do Teachers Buy Books?
*METADATA: The Foundation of Book Sales
Titles That Sell: Series Name, Book Title, and Subtitles
*How to Sell Children's Books: Paid Advertising
CATALOGS: Great Marketing Tool
*Direct Sales for Children’s Books
*2 GREAT Reasons for School Visits and 1 Big Caution
After you’ve read the posts above, if you still have questions, please post a comment. I’ll try to answer as I can.
This compilation of information is tremendously valuable. I searched Indiekids and couldn't find a post specifically about hiring an illustrator for cover art only. I wonder if you might consider the topic for a future post. While I know your posts above about finding and contracting with an illustrator are relevant, a focused look at covers for MG & YA novels would be helpful. Thank you.
A really generous resource you’ve put all in one place!