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How to Order Your First KDP Proof Copy (And What to Look For)
Publishing a book is exciting, but before you click the final "Publish" button on Amazon KDP, there's one step I highly recommend: Order a proof copy. A proof copy is a printed version of your book that allows you to inspect everything before your book becomes...
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Children’s Picture Book?
If you've ever dreamed of creating your own children's picture book, one of the first questions you're probably asking is: How much does it cost to self-publish a children's picture book? The answer depends largely on how much of the work you do yourself. For authors...
How to Make and Publish Your Own Children’s Picture Book
When inspiration strikes, sometimes the hardest part is getting out of your own way. When I started working on Where Do Pirates Poop?, I expected the project to take at least a month. Instead, I completed the book in just two days because I couldn't stop working...