Children’s Book Publishing

One shelf needs 19 sales to hit number one. Another needs 1,073. Same book. Here’s my full keyword and category research, numbers and all. – The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #63 One of the categories my book fits in needs 19 sales to hit number one. Another one needs 1,073! In Issue #61, What Testing…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #60 If you’ve been around children’s book circles, I’m sure you’ll have heard these questions: self-publishing or traditional? Which one is better? I get asked this quite often, and I mostly support self-publishing. I think traditional or hybrid publishing can be a better fit for some authors, but I’ve…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #56 Childhood has changed. Three forces are converging, and together they’ve created a situation unlike any other in the history of children’s publishing. This makes writing more important than it has ever been and more worth doing well. This week I want to walk you through all three. Force…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #54 There have been several changes in the self-publishing industry in a fairly short time that I felt I needed to share with you. Some of these will affect you directly. I think they’re all worth knowing about even if they don’t change anything you do today. I’d rather…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle #52 A little while ago, I ran a free training on self-publishing for children’s book authors. I wasn’t sure how much interest there would be, but there was loads! Many authors showed up and there were many questions that came up live and lightbulb moments. I could see this is something…

The Kidlit Creator’s Chronicle Issue #44 If you’ve started researching how to print your children’s book, there’s a good chance you’ve ended up with twelve tabs open in your browser and still feeling uncertain of the route you should choose. Print-on-demand feels like the obvious option. It’s accessible, low risk, and doesn’t require you to…

The Kidlit Creator’s Chronicle Issue #43 You’ve probably seen children’s book authors launching on Kickstarter or Indiegogo and wondered, “Could I really do something like that?” Maybe you’ve got a great story, but no funds for editing, illustrations, and printing. Crowdfunding seems like a smart way to move forward… until you start looking into the…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #18 Hi, I hope May and the change of season is treating you well. Here we are, at edition 18 of the KidLit Creator’s Chronicle already! Authors often ask me, “Should I create printables or extras to go with my book?” And it’s a smart question, because companion materials…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #15 Hi, I’ll never forget the journey of one of my coaching members. She had just completed her “picture book” draft and was excited to refine and publish it. At that point, I hadn’t seen the manuscript, but the concept was quite unique and heartfelt. But as she worked…

Printing children’s books is a rewarding but complex task, especially for self-publishing authors. Understanding the details of children’s book printing, including costs, quality, and choosing the right printing service, is crucial for success. This article will answer common questions and give useful tips about children’s book printing. Whether you’re figuring out the cost or looking…

Publishing a children’s book is a wonderful way to inspire the next generation of readers and share your creativity with others. It takes work, but with the right preparation and guidance, you can publish a children’s book and get it out into the world. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the process of taking your…