a few free resources to support the journey...
Worksheets and handouts I’ve helped create. Originally from indie publishing online courses, training programs and workshops.
Want personalized support materials catered to your individual publishing journey? Let’s work together!
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Who's involved in Making a Picture Book
Knowing how a book is created is the first step on the journey
Who's Helping Make My Book - Worksheet
Handy resource to determine what kind of help you might need to self-publish your book
Why are you self-publishing?
Explores 3 possible reasons for choosing to self-publish
Cost estimates based on your publishing goals
General idea of what kind of costs to expect when self-publishing
The Path of a Picture Book
General overview of the steps involved in making a typical children’s picture book
Spread Overview of Typical Children's Book
2 Page Handout – Discusses the standard 32 page picture book as well as optional layouts within that standard.
Blank Publishing Calendar
12 month blank calendar to help plan your self-publishing journey
Thumbnail Template with Note Area
Scaled for an 8.5×11 book at 25% but can be be used as a generic template also
For Kids...
I also worked with Maya on this Write Now! Make Books Video Series and Field Guide.
The series walks kids through the steps to create a book.
