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The real, first-hand playbook for self-publishing a printed children’s book without Amazon KDP.
I wrote this after doing it myself. Not with AI, and not from recycled blog posts, but from actually publishing my own children’s book, Wonderfully Made, from a blank manuscript to finished, printed copies in my customers’ hands. Every step in here, I did with my own illustrator, my own printer, and my own money on the line.
Most guides teach you one thing: upload a file to Amazon and hit publish. This one teaches the route serious authors actually want — a real, professionally printed, bookstore-quality book you’re proud to hold.
Inside these 94 pages you’ll get the complete 12-step system: copyright registration, choosing your age demographic, hiring an editor, illustrator, and graphic designer, getting your ISBN and barcode, choosing a printer and manufacturer (with a real breakdown of PrintNinja vs. Alibaba and which I personally use), proofing, distribution, pricing, launch planning, and marketing.
You’ll also get the real numbers I never found anywhere else. I include my actual cost math, what illustrators really charge, and working templates: a request-for-quote template for printers, plus hiring checklists for every contractor you’ll need.
The exact path I walked, laid out so you can walk it too.
94 pages | 12 steps | templates and checklists included | instant digital download
Customers receive a secure link to the file lasting 24 hours after the first download.
*All sales are final. No refunds or returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included? A 94-page, step-by-step guide covering the exact 12-step process, lessons, and decisions I made while self-publishing my own children’s book — plus checklists to move through each phase and copy-and-paste templates for contacting printers and manufacturers.
Is this for publishing through Amazon KDP? No — it’s written for authors who want to self-publish a real, printed book outside of Amazon KDP. If you’re looking for an Amazon-only walkthrough, this isn’t the right resource.
Was this written by AI? No. Every page comes from my own first-hand experience publishing a children’s book from scratch — not from AI or recycled content.
What format does it come in? It’s delivered as a downloadable PDF.
How long do I have to download the file? You’ll receive a secure link that’s valid for 24 hours after your first download.
Do I need prior design or illustration experience? No — no prior design, illustration, or publishing experience is needed.
What is the refund policy? All sales are final; this is a digital product, so it isn’t eligible for refunds or returns.
The real, first-hand playbook for self-publishing a printed children’s book without Amazon KDP.
I wrote this after doing it myself. Not with AI, and not from recycled blog posts, but from actually publishing my own children’s book, Wonderfully Made, from a blank manuscript to finished, printed copies in my customers’ hands. Every step in here, I did with my own illustrator, my own printer, and my own money on the line.
Most guides teach you one thing: upload a file to Amazon and hit publish. This one teaches the route serious authors actually want — a real, professionally printed, bookstore-quality book you’re proud to hold.
Inside these 94 pages you’ll get the complete 12-step system: copyright registration, choosing your age demographic, hiring an editor, illustrator, and graphic designer, getting your ISBN and barcode, choosing a printer and manufacturer (with a real breakdown of PrintNinja vs. Alibaba and which I personally use), proofing, distribution, pricing, launch planning, and marketing.
You’ll also get the real numbers I never found anywhere else. I include my actual cost math, what illustrators really charge, and working templates: a request-for-quote template for printers, plus hiring checklists for every contractor you’ll need.
The exact path I walked, laid out so you can walk it too.
94 pages | 12 steps | templates and checklists included | instant digital download
Customers receive a secure link to the file lasting 24 hours after the first download.
*All sales are final. No refunds or returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included? A 94-page, step-by-step guide covering the exact 12-step process, lessons, and decisions I made while self-publishing my own children’s book — plus checklists to move through each phase and copy-and-paste templates for contacting printers and manufacturers.
Is this for publishing through Amazon KDP? No — it’s written for authors who want to self-publish a real, printed book outside of Amazon KDP. If you’re looking for an Amazon-only walkthrough, this isn’t the right resource.
Was this written by AI? No. Every page comes from my own first-hand experience publishing a children’s book from scratch — not from AI or recycled content.
What format does it come in? It’s delivered as a downloadable PDF.
How long do I have to download the file? You’ll receive a secure link that’s valid for 24 hours after your first download.
Do I need prior design or illustration experience? No — no prior design, illustration, or publishing experience is needed.
What is the refund policy? All sales are final; this is a digital product, so it isn’t eligible for refunds or returns.
Every copy of Wonderfully Made now comes with my dear friend Christy Nockels' lullaby album King Who Never Sleeps; Anthems for Rest — an exclusive pairing. Only 50 bundles.
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