Indie Publishing


© Melissa Mwai



Independent publishing (or self publishing) is an increasingly popular option for children's authors and illustrators. If you indie publish, make sure you put out a professional product. This may include paying to have it professionally critiqued, edited, and designed. Beware of vanity presses that charge high fees for their services.


Information specific to indie children's publishing





General Articles


10 Things to Know when Working with an Illustrator



Good indie publishing sites



A Newbie's Guide to Publishing 

The Book Designer 

Why Ourboox is Worth Checking Out (a free platform to publish picture books)  Check it out: Ourboox


Authors Beware

Writer's Beware 

Marketing

Tips for Marketing Self-Published Children's Books





Ads

BookBub Ads 101: How the Auction Model Works

Covers & Design

8 Cover Design Secrets Publishers Use to Manipulate Readers into Buying Books




Production & Distribution









Audiobooks

Audiobook Publishing and Distribution: Getting Started Guide for Authors

Kindle 


Other Resources



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