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From Concept to Creation: Your Ultimate Guide to Writing Picture Books and Self-publishing: Craft Compelling Stories and Bring Ideas to Life
Unlock Your Picture Book From Concept to Creation
Embark on a thrilling journey from idea to publication with this must-have guide for aspiring picture book authors!
Learn tips for creating captivating picture books, from defining your message to selecting the perfect layout. Discover techniques for generating ideas and crafting compelling narratives that will enchant young readers. Navigate the design and production process with ease, from cover creation to ISBN assignment.
Packed with practical advice and expert insights, this book is your essential companion for bringing your picture book dreams to life. Created by multi-award-winning author Trudy Davidson, this guide draws from personal experience and is crafted with a passion for storytelling and a desire to empower and support fellow authors on their creative journey.
Don't miss out on this essential resource – make your picture book vision a reality today!
Embark on a thrilling journey from idea to publication with this must-have guide for aspiring picture book authors!
Learn tips for creating captivating picture books, from defining your message to selecting the perfect layout. Discover techniques for generating ideas and crafting compelling narratives that will enchant young readers. Navigate the design and production process with ease, from cover creation to ISBN assignment.
Packed with practical advice and expert insights, this book is your essential companion for bringing your picture book dreams to life. Created by multi-award-winning author Trudy Davidson, this guide draws from personal experience and is crafted with a passion for storytelling and a desire to empower and support fellow authors on their creative journey.
Don't miss out on this essential resource – make your picture book vision a reality today!
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2024
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June 1, 2025
Some great tips for wannabe picture book authors
As someone who has an idea for a children's book but is not sure where to start, this book is a valuable resource. As an already self-published author in fiction, children's books are an entirely different animal, with many balls to juggle, such as eye-catching illustrations, layout, and how to source the best illustrator and editor for your needs.
For those new to the world of publishing, Trudy discusses ISBNs, copyrights and the importance of author bios and keywords. Trudy also discusses the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing. She warns about being wary of vanity publishers who will charge a considerable amount up front to help you create your book, but once they have your money, they won't be there to help you market it at the end.
Another area of interest to me was determining the best option for self-publishing my paperbacks and hardcovers. Trudy offers ideas for utilising social media platforms and launch crews to give your book a sales boost and increase its visibility. She also mentions sharing the reviews on your book to inspire those who follow you to buy it. I know I need to do more of that. I've been slack in that department.
If your book features animals or cute, fluffy creatures, Trudy shares her journey of creating plush toys and the compliance required to bring them to market.
There are plenty of handy hints and links to help you on your children's book publishing journey. It's well worth a read.
As someone who has an idea for a children's book but is not sure where to start, this book is a valuable resource. As an already self-published author in fiction, children's books are an entirely different animal, with many balls to juggle, such as eye-catching illustrations, layout, and how to source the best illustrator and editor for your needs.
For those new to the world of publishing, Trudy discusses ISBNs, copyrights and the importance of author bios and keywords. Trudy also discusses the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing. She warns about being wary of vanity publishers who will charge a considerable amount up front to help you create your book, but once they have your money, they won't be there to help you market it at the end.
Another area of interest to me was determining the best option for self-publishing my paperbacks and hardcovers. Trudy offers ideas for utilising social media platforms and launch crews to give your book a sales boost and increase its visibility. She also mentions sharing the reviews on your book to inspire those who follow you to buy it. I know I need to do more of that. I've been slack in that department.
If your book features animals or cute, fluffy creatures, Trudy shares her journey of creating plush toys and the compliance required to bring them to market.
There are plenty of handy hints and links to help you on your children's book publishing journey. It's well worth a read.
October 7, 2024
VERY Forthright!
Like almost every writer, I’ve often “dreamed” of writing a children’s book & though I’m not gonna say that those dreams were curtailed by the paragraph warning to be careful of language usage 🤣, I will say that many of my formatting, editing and length-detailed questions were answered. I also loved that Ms. Davidson is a proud indie author and advocates for shared pride among her fellow indies. Her writings on the variety of publishing options alone was worth the read. Yet while there are times when, as an indie, she does advocate for the use of “professionals” - like cover choices, etc - I loved how she maintained that most of everything else, including advertising, could be done for free.
Like almost every writer, I’ve often “dreamed” of writing a children’s book & though I’m not gonna say that those dreams were curtailed by the paragraph warning to be careful of language usage 🤣, I will say that many of my formatting, editing and length-detailed questions were answered. I also loved that Ms. Davidson is a proud indie author and advocates for shared pride among her fellow indies. Her writings on the variety of publishing options alone was worth the read. Yet while there are times when, as an indie, she does advocate for the use of “professionals” - like cover choices, etc - I loved how she maintained that most of everything else, including advertising, could be done for free.
December 13, 2024
For anyone interested in writing a childrens’ picture book, “From Concept to Creation” by Trudy Davidson is a comprehensive guide to help you from conception of your idea to self-publication. She explains the essential elements of a picture book. She provides tips for choosing a message, moral, or theme for your book and tailoring your story for a specific age group. Other topics covered include: advice for engaging your audience, techniques for sparking ideas for a new story, choosing which POV to use, hiring an editor or editors, finding an illustrator, formatting your book, and marketing. This is a helpful resource for authors who want to create and publish their first picture book!
September 9, 2024
Practical and Informative Resource
This is a great resource for anyone looking to write a self-publish a picture book. This takes you through every step of the process, from brainstorming story ideas to actually seeing your book in print. The advice is practical and easy to follow, with helpful tips on everything from writing captivating stories to navigating self-publishing platforms. As someone who plans to creating a picture book, I found this book to be both inspiring and incredibly useful.
This is a great resource for anyone looking to write a self-publish a picture book. This takes you through every step of the process, from brainstorming story ideas to actually seeing your book in print. The advice is practical and easy to follow, with helpful tips on everything from writing captivating stories to navigating self-publishing platforms. As someone who plans to creating a picture book, I found this book to be both inspiring and incredibly useful.
September 16, 2024
A auseful, clear and comprehensive guide.
Wow - I wish I had read this before venturing on my journey. This is so helpful to anyone who is thinking about writing and publishing a book. I unfortunately have learned about some of these subject areas the hard way.
A truly helpful, clear and comprehensive guide for all writers- that covers all areas that you need to consider when publishing a book. An essential resource for all future children’s book authors.
Wow - I wish I had read this before venturing on my journey. This is so helpful to anyone who is thinking about writing and publishing a book. I unfortunately have learned about some of these subject areas the hard way.
A truly helpful, clear and comprehensive guide for all writers- that covers all areas that you need to consider when publishing a book. An essential resource for all future children’s book authors.
July 23, 2024
Helpful resource
Helpful resource for someone who is planning on writing storybooks and handles publishing on their own! It can be overwhelming for new authors but this book breaks down the steps and makes it easy to understand and put into practice!
Helpful resource for someone who is planning on writing storybooks and handles publishing on their own! It can be overwhelming for new authors but this book breaks down the steps and makes it easy to understand and put into practice!
October 11, 2024
for those starting out
This is a comprehensive guide on self-publishing children’s books. Very useful and helpful to those who are starting out on their journey! Nice to have everything laid out so that you don’t feel lost and confused!
This is a comprehensive guide on self-publishing children’s books. Very useful and helpful to those who are starting out on their journey! Nice to have everything laid out so that you don’t feel lost and confused!
October 12, 2024
perfect book to kick start the creative juices
perfect book to kick start the creative juices!
Concise and plentiful in the amount covered here.
If you have the ideas but maybe lack the fundamentals then This book is for you
perfect book to kick start the creative juices!
Concise and plentiful in the amount covered here.
If you have the ideas but maybe lack the fundamentals then This book is for you
March 22, 2025
An excellent resource
This is a great reference and guide for a first time children’s book author. I particularly liked the chapter on idea generation, with the chart of words and the chapter on the different kinds of rhymes. In fact I will likely be rereading them. Recommended.
This is a great reference and guide for a first time children’s book author. I particularly liked the chapter on idea generation, with the chart of words and the chapter on the different kinds of rhymes. In fact I will likely be rereading them. Recommended.
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