{"id":"4305","date":"2020-06-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/?p=4305"},"modified":"2024-05-15T21:13:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T04:13:36","slug":"how-to-publish-a-childrens-book-on-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/how-to-publish-a-childrens-book-on-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to publish a children’s book on Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re going the traditional route or self-publishing, bringing a book to market is no easy task. A children\u2019s book can be even harder depending on the targeted age and whether you need illustrations or not. There a lot of questions when it comes to publishing a book on Amazon<\/a>, let alone a children\u2019s book. So, let\u2019s discuss how to publish a children\u2019s book on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why you should publish a children\u2019s book on Amazon<\/h2>\n\n
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While it involves a learning curve, it\u2019s not necessarily harder to publish a children\u2019s book than a novel. The formatting is different if you\u2019re adding illustrations, but Amazon walks you through the process (which we\u2019ll discuss).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, publishing a children\u2019s book on Amazon is easier than going the traditional route. There are a couple of reasons for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Self-publishing through Amazon allows you to keep full creative control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You get to choose your illustrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You can work closely with your illustrator so the book looks how you envisioned it to be.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The traditional publishing houses usually make big decisions for you, like book cover design<\/a>, illustrations (and they pick the illustrator), and sometimes even change the book title. Having the ability to self-publish your children\u2019s book through Amazon will make sure your book stays yours.<\/p>\n\n\n

    Before you publish a children\u2019s book on Amazon<\/h2>\n\n
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    Here are a few quick tips on what to have before you decide to put your book up on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n