In recent years, with the development of children’s book, more and more author Engaged in writing and self-publish such kind of books. Why more and more people choose to self-publish their children’s book? According to Hannah Holt’s investigation. Authors chose self-publishing for a variety of reasons, most of them personal. In fact, only about 5% of self-published authors indicated “making money” was their primary goal.So,how to get a book published? Follow this article, I guess you will find the answer.
According to my years of provide the printing book service for self-publishers. I’ve rounded up the following 10 tips for self-publishing children’s books.
- Understand the risks involved.
While some forms of publishing are cheaper. But self-publishing a children’s book is not cheap. Because the reader is children, it is necessary to actually publish paper books. Most children do not rely on e-readers to read every day. Also, the children’s book market is very competitive. and even successful books have little profit. So when you decide to self-publish your children’s book, you must consider carefully.
- Consideration of cost.
(1) Printing costs. Children‘s book printingis different fromother ordinary book printing. The requirement of printing children’s book is very high. Black and white, less pages, smaller size, more quantity is cheaper. Coloring book printing is expensive. The process is more complicated and the price is more expensive. Bigger in size, more pages, the price is expensive. Branded and thicker papers are usually more expensive. If you print color books it means pay more cost than regular and black and white books.
(2) Shipping costs. If the quantity is large, it is generally cheaper to choose sea or rail transportation.
(3) Promotion cost. For the self-publishers, the cost of promotion is also a huge expense. If don’t have enough money, you can consider to offline sales. Such as select to cooperate with school, bookshop, maternity and baby shop, ect.
(4) Other cost.
- Prepare the money. After estimated cost of self-publish your children’s book, you need to prepare money. If you only print 10-20 copies to your friends of family, it only need little money. But if you consider to sale, it will need large money. Thus, before you decide to self-publish your children’s book,you must prepare the money at first.
- How to choose a right children’s book printer. Traditional small self-publishing is often the best option for publishing children’s books. Because having a print book is key to promotion. The so-called professional people do professional things. Choosing a right printer to print your books will achieve twice the result with half the effort. For example, carton printing factory, its specialty is various packaging customization. If you ask them to customize your children’s books. Not only the printing cycle is long, but the printing quality is often not up to your expectations. So find a professional printer to print your book is very important. Chinaprinting4u has more than 20 years of experience in the book printing industry. As one of the earliest manufacturers to enter the field of children’s books. Who have successfully customized various children’s books for thousands of self-published authors. And got many good reviews from customers.
- The choice of paper. Ordinary paper will affect children’s eyesight due to excessive brightness. Try to choose some green paper or eye protection paper. So that children will not be tired from reading books, and can also generate interest in learning.What paper is best for printing children books?I shared in a previous article.
- The printing ink must use with green ink. Because the children often touch and bite the book. If use the ordinary ink, heavy metals in ink may be inhaled from the mouth, it will endanger the health of the child. So print children’s book must choose green ink. And use green ink to print the books will have a light fragrance. Children are more likely to have a strong interest in books. Due to Soybean ink has many advantages. Such as, scratch resistance, no irritating odor, light and heat resistance, easier to recycle, wide color, etc.
Thus, soybean ink as one of green ink, which often use for children’s book printing.
7.Print and promote. After you’ve paid the publisher and they’ve sent you some books, it’s time to start. Start with a local private store. Show the owner your book, ask if they can sell it on his/her shelf, and you give them a commission in return. Also ask the big bookstores, but don’t expect to always get a positive response. Offer a reading service at the store that sells your book. This is a great way to solicit business for you and the owner. So most owners who agree to sell your book should also agree to the reading service.
- When you have negotiated with the bookstore, go talk to the person in charge of the library. Donate one of your books at each branch and ask the librarian if there is a way for you to hold a reading party at your local branch.
- Schools is a good choice. Elementary school is a great way to get your book in contact with local children. But you won’t be able to simply plug in and read your book in class. Ask the library officer to donate a book of yours, then discuss the possibility of a reading party with the school administrator. If they don’t agree, don’t force it.
- online sales. Make sure to start by building at least a small website or microblogging page to promote your book. Those interested should be able to simply order from it. It also provides a great way for parents to get to know you and your book before buying.
After reading above 10 tips for self-publish a children’s book. May be you had been knowinghow to self-publish or even understand self-publish a children’s book is not easier. No matter what kind of children’s book you want to self-publish, you must consider carefully before take any action. Also, If you want to share any idea of self-publish or custom children‘s book printing,welcome to leave a comment. Or you want to know more about such knowledge, pleasefollow chinaprinting4u.
