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Steps to Self Publishing a Children's Book
Course Introduction
Course Introduction- Message from Maria (2:43)
My Journey to Self-Publishing
Course Outline
26 Steps to Self Publish
Step 1- Research
Research
Homework
Step 2- Write, Write, and Re-Write Again
Write, Write, Write, and Rewrite Again!
Ask for Feedback
Step 3-Register for the Following
ISBN Number
Barcode
Copyright
Library of Congress Control (LCCN)
Step 4-Editor
Why You Should Hire an Editor (4:02)
When to Get an Editor
Finding an Editor
Step 5: Title
What Will Your Title Be?
Step 6- Send the Manuscript to Your Editor
Time to Send the Manuscript to the Editor!
Step 7-Choosing Your Book Design
Choose Interior Paper
Softcover, Hardcover and E-Books
Choose Book Size & Shape
Bleed vs Without Bleed
Book Layout
Word Count
Step 8-Choose POD Platform or Bulk Printing
What is POD?
Bulk Printing
Step 9- Hire an Illustrator
Why You Should Use an Illustrator (6:31)
Hire an Illustrator
Sample Illustrations
Where to Begin Searching Illustrators?
Be Sure to Read This!
Step 10- Create a Mock-Up
Create a Mock-Up
Step 11- Pricing Your Book
Pricing Your Book
Step 12- Cover Design/Artwork
Cover Design
Step 13- Market Your Book
Market Your Book- Start Before You Publish
Step 14- Do You Need a Logo for Your Book?
Do You Need a Logo for Your Book?
Step 15- Choose Your Fonts
Choose Your Fonts
Step 16- Text Layout
Text Layout
Step 17- How Many Pages Will be in Your Book?
How Many Pages Will be in Your Book?
Step 18- Dedication & Copyright Pages
Dedication & Copyright Pages
Step 19- Send to Illustrator to Begin Artwork
Send to Illustrator to Begin Artwork
Step 20- Add Text to Completed Illustrations
Add Text to Completed Illustrations
Step 21- Final Proof Before Publishing
Final Proof Before Publishing
Step 22- Upload to Select Platform(s)
Upload to Select Platform(s)
Step 23- Order Author Copies from Each Platform
Order Author Copies from Each Platform
Step 24- Time to Publish
Time to Publish!
Step 25- Expenses
Expenses
Step 26- Website Design
Website Design
Consider Creating a Coloring Sheet
Conclusion
Conclusion
Resource List
Cover Design
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