Ink and Imagination: From Book Dummy to Published! - Children's Book Planning

Publish Your Children's Book: From Dummy to Published!

Ready to share your story with the world? This course is the second step to becoming a published author of a children’s picture book! Whether you dream of writing a book for your own child, a unique gift, or simply adding "published author" to your resume, this class guides you through the process.

What You'll Learn:

• Digitize Your Artwork: Learn how to transform your hand-drawn illustrations into digital art ready for publication.
• Canva Book Formatting: Master Canva to professionally format your book interior, ensuring a polished and appealing look.
• KDP Publishing: Step-by-step instructions on uploading your book to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) for publishing.
• Become a Published Author: The ultimate goal! Learn the final steps to officially publish your book and celebrate your achievement.

Why Choose This Course?

This hands-on course takes your book dummy and transforms it into a "ready-to-sell" product. Follow along as I create my own book alongside you! It's designed to be easy to follow, practical, and fun – even if you're new to book publishing. If you've published books before but found the process overwhelming, this class will streamline your workflow.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for:

• First-time children's book authors.
• Authors looking to publish multiple books.
• Anyone who wants to take their book from concept to publication.

Materials & Resources:

You'll need:

• Paper and art supplies (or a digital drawing program).
• A handy workbook (available in the Resources tab!).

Useful Links:

• KDP Cover Generator/Template: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201953020
• My Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AMache%27+Myburgh&s=relevancerank&text=Mache%27+Myburgh&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1