When you enroll through our links, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. This helps keep our platform free and inspires us to add more value.

SkillShare logo

How to Write, Create and Publish a Stand-Out Children's Book and Self-Publish on Amazon KDP

Unlock creativity with Skillshare! Learn acrylic painting, AI writing, graphic design, and photography.

     0 |
  • Reviews ( 0 )
Free

This Course Includes

  • iconskillshare
  • icon0 (0 reviews )
  • icon7 hours
  • iconenglish
  • iconOnline - Self Paced
  • iconcourse
  • iconSkillShare

About How to Write, Create and Publish a Stand-Out Children's Book and Self-Publish on Amazon KDP

How to Write, Create and Publish a Childrens Picture Book

Section 1 Introduction - The Journey Ahead

Your Purpose for Creating and Publishing Your book

Why Self Publish

How is 'Archie the Bear' performing 9 months since release?

The 5 Keys to Book Creation Success

Your Pen Name

Section 2 Introduction - Creating Your Framework

Research and Finding Your Book Idea

Chrome Extensions

Amazon Niche Research

Creating Your Story

Creating Your Manuscript

Grammar and Spelling

Page Count

Section 3 Introduction - Titles and Subtitles

Title and Subtitle Creation Process

Mid Course Review Checklist

Section 4 Introduction - Format and Structure

Choosing the Type of Book

Choosing the Trim Size of Your Book

Bleed or No Bleed For Your Interiors

Section 5 Introduction - The Design

An introduction to Canva

Illustrations and Images

Outsourcing Your Illustrator

Creating an Illustrator Outline

Progress by my illustrator for the book

How to Design Your Front Cover

How to Design Your Back Cover

Formatting Your Cover Correctly For Upload

How to Create a Hardback Book Cover

Creating Your Book Interior

Writing Your Book Descriptions

How to Create an eBook

Being Publish Ready and Format Types You Require for Uploading

Section 6 Introduction - The Upload Process

Creating Your KDP Account

How to Upload to Amazon KDP For Global Distribution

Using Artificial Inteligence For Creating and Publishing Chldrens Books on Amazon KDP

An Introduction to Ingram Spark

Section 7 Introduction Marketing and Advertising

Amazon Advertising

Amazon Ads Performance - December 2023 Update

How to Create Mock Book Images

3 Step Strategy to Sell More Books

Your Basic Book Launch Strategy

Update 2023 - Launching Your Book on Amazon KDP

Ordering Copies of Your Books

Traditional Publishing

Final Action Checklist

Section 8 - Conclusion

The Book Reveal!

Final Words - Course Conclusion

My SkillShare Instructor Profile and Self-Publishing Courses

What You Will Learn?

  • Learn How to Create a Stand-Out Children's Book.
  • Are you ready to create a children's book that stands out from the rest? One that captivates young readers and leaves a lasting impression? If so, you're in the right place..
  • Why This Course?.
  • Creating a children's book can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course will guide you through the entire process from start to finish..
  • In this comprehensive course, you'll learn everything you need to know to create, design, format, and publish your own children's book on two of the world's largest platforms, Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. And who better to teach you than a best-selling author who has written, designed, and self-published eight children's books to the world's largest global distributors of books?.
  • Through this course, you'll get to look over the author's shoulder as they create their own illustrated children's book from start to finish. You'll see the exact steps they take, and you'll get to see the finished product at the end of the course..
  • Not only will you learn how to create a stand-out children's book, but you'll also learn how to develop a self-publishing business or side hustle from self-publishing books. .
  • This course is perfect for anyone, regardless of your budget or experience. You'll learn all the essential steps throughout the eight sections of the course. In addition to the essential steps, you'll also learn core design principles to ensure you use the correct file and format types to upload to self-publishing platforms..
  • Don't just take our word for it - here are some reviews from past students:.
  • ★★★★★.
  • "I've taken numerous self-publishing courses, not just about creating children's books but non-fiction books. That said, Romney's course was by far the best I've taken." - Morgan S..
  • ★★★★★.
  • "Romney is a fantastic teacher. His experience really shines through. The course is clear, to the point and keeps you interested. I've learnt a great deal, thank you very much." - Hayley Forman.
  • Enroll today and showcase your unique skills to become an author and create your own Children's Picture Storybook..