Tip #5 – Color Check: Things I Learned Self-Publishing on KDP
In case you missed my previous posts, I am sharing what I’ve learned as I move forward in the self-publishing process using Amazon's KDP. I don’t claim to have all of the answers, so chime in if you would like to add your expertise. #5 - Order a printed proof to color check your book. All whites are not created equal. There are about 30,000 different shades of white. If your artwork has a white background, and you use that artwork to build your interior pages, you may recei
Tip #4 – Page Count: Things I Learned Self-Publishing on KDP
In case you missed my previous posts, I am sharing what I’ve learned as I move forward in the self-publishing process using Amazon's KDP (KDP). I don’t claim to have all of the answers, so chime in if you would like to add your expertise. #4 - A typical children’s picture book runs 24 to 32-pages long. On KDP, I have both. The difference in page count does not affect the wholesale cost of my picture book. In other words, it costs me $3.65, plus shipping, to buy either print
Tip #3 – Proofs & Previews: Things I Learned Self-Publishing on KDP
In case you missed my previous posts, I am sharing what I’ve learned as I move forward in the self-publishing process using Amazon.com's KDP. I don’t claim to have all of the answers, so chime in if you would like to add your expertise. # 3 – When uploading your book files on KDP, the cover and back of the book are uploaded separate from the interior pages. When you upload the complete PDF of your interior pages, you are given the option to immediately preview them on the KDP
(6) Benefits of Clapping Games
Clapping games are easy, free, and don't require any props or equipment. What a great way to keep children of all ages moving and fill in down time when children are bored. This style of games has many benefits, but the most important thing to remember is that there are no set rules on how a clapping game must be played. There are hundreds of variations. For younger children, any game can be slowed down to a series of 2 or 3 simple claps or pats, and easily modified for their
Tip #2 - Interior Pages: Things I Learned Self-Publishing on KDP
In case you missed my first post, I am sharing what I learned as I moved forward with the self-publishing process using Amazon's KDP. I don’t claim to have all of the answers, so chime in if you would like to add your expertise. #2 - One of my books is a 28-page children’s picture book. Although I am not a graphic artist, I chose not to use the Professional Design Services offered by KDP. Instead, I selected the option to upload my book file after laying out the colorfully
