Are you an aspiring children’s book author looking to self-publish your picture book, but unsure of the costs involved? This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of the expenses associated with self-publishing a children’s picture book, from manuscript preparation to printing and distribution.
Target audience:
Aspiring children’s book authors and illustrators
Self-published authors and illustrators looking to improve their understanding of the costs involved in self-publishing
Learning Objectives:
- Manuscript preparation: Editing, rewriting, and proofreading costs, including the option of hiring a professional editor or illustrator.
- Illustrations: The costs of creating original artwork, including hiring an illustrator, using stock illustrations, or creating your own illustrations.
- Book design: The costs of designing the book’s layout, typography, and formatting, including the option of hiring a professional designer or using design software.
- Printing and distribution: The costs of printing and distributing physical copies of the book, including options for print-on-demand, offset printing, and e-book distribution.
- Marketing and promotion: The costs of promoting your book, including social media advertising, book signings, and online marketing campaigns.
- ISBN and copyright: The costs of obtaining an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) and registering your book with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Note: this is a VIP lecture, which means it will be delivered live ahead of the conference and the footage will then be available to all VIP-ticket holders. As a perk, our Network-level members are invited to the live recording of ANY of our VIP lectures.
