First off, it's NOT the same as formatting a novel! With a novel, as long as you set the correct guidelines up front, all you really need to do is upload the text and everything will fall into place...for the most part. Not with children's books! There are so many moving parts when it comes to the design especially if the illustrator does not include the text in the picture. (TIP- if this is your first children's book, find an illustrator that will fully incorporate the text! This will save you time and money.) Are you formatting yourself? If so, what platform and tools are you using?

I currently use Publisher Rocket for my Amazon KDP keyword research, but someone recommended another tool the other day and now I can't find the post. Typical 😅 What keyword research tools are you using right now for KDP?Anything better than Publisher Rocket? Would love to test a few new ones.

Just curious how you guys do it when self-publishing on KDP. Do you upload when ready and release immediately? Or, do you schedule your release? If scheduling, how long do you schedule it for? A month? Two months etc?

A discussion on creating a strong blurb is now posted! You can find it, and more tips, under the CLASSROOM tab at the top of our Skool's community. **Drop your book blurb below! Link to the video: https://www.skool.com/lessons-in-self-publishing-8733/classroom/3c049402?md=ea95f9220eb844a09ca0a375e778e43e

There’s something incredibly rewarding about finally publishing a book. All the late nights. All the edits. All the rewrites. All the moments you questioned if it was even good enough. Then you hit publish. Your book goes live. Your name is on Amazon. Your ideas are finally out in the world. It’s an amazing feeling every single time. But here’s what I’ve realised… Publishing the book is not the end, it's the beginning of the end and the start of something new. Now comes the real journey. Getting reviews Building awareness Learning what worksImproving the next book Growing your audience No matter how many books you publish, that launch moment never gets old. What’s been the most rewarding part of publishing for you? 📚