Jump Start to Self-Publishing a Children's Book
This jump-start is for new and aspiring authors and provides an overview of the self-publishing process, financials, marketing, professional editing, and selection of an illustrator to get you started right.
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A Note from April Cox
Using this Course
How to Create a Successful Children's Picture Book
-> A Few Quick Questions
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A Word of Caution
Overview: Goal-Setting & Strategy
Overview: Planning for a Quality Book
Overview: Create & Publish Your Book
Don't Give Up - You Can Do This!
Assignment: Do Your Research
BONUS - Self-Publishing Activities / Cheat Sheet
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Intro from April
Don't Do These Things!
FREE PREVIEW
Build Your Dream Team
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Budget Template and Walk-Through
Assignment: Fill Out Your Budget
Need Help with Funding? An Intro to Crowd-Funding with Lisa Ferland
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Tips from Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Editor, Bobbie Hinman
Create a Book Mockup (aka Book Dummy)
Check-In: How are you doing?
Assignment: Update & Submit Your Manuscript for a Professional Edit
Milestone #1: Final Edit Complete
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Marketing Message from April
Assignment: Create Your Avatar
Marketing Part #1: Background / Research
Marketing Part #2 - Your Goals
Marketing Part #3 - Building an Email List
Marketing Part 4: The Press Kit (aka Media Kit)
Marketing Part #5: From Brainstorming to an Action Plan
Marketing Part #6: Your Author Page
BONUS: Marketing Plan
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Finding an Illustrator You Will Love to Help Bring Your Vision to Life
Take Months Off the Illustration Process & Work with Your Budget
BONUS: Author / Illustrator Agreements
Milestone #2: Marketing Plan Complete
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Next Steps -> Don't Stop Now!
Is the SPMS Author WorkGroup Right for You?
Course Evaluation
Recommended Resources