The Creative Composition Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Children’s Books is a comprehensive guide aimed at aspiring children’s book authors. The book breaks down the entire process of self-publishing a children’s book. Everything from nurturing a creator’s mindset to marketing and maintaining a book’s success. Through practical tips, actionable steps and relatable anecdotes, the author provides readers with the tools they need to bring their creative visions to life.

One of the things I loved about this book was its approachable tone. It never felt overwhelming. For instance, in Chapter 0, author Breanna Washington-Weatherford starts with the concept of cultivating a “CREATOR mindset” and gives readers permission to embrace their creativity with confidence. This theme is carried through with an encouraging voice that makes you feel like she is with you every step of the way. The author gently guides readers through the ups and downs of the self-publishing process.

I loved the book’s practical elements. In Chapter 1, she introduces the importance of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. This is something that feels especially useful to someone like me who tends to dream big but sometimes struggles with execution. Having these tools at my disposal really brought clarity to my often chaotic journey of self-publishing. I also appreciated the various “TAKE ACTION” prompts that pushes the reader to engage with the material. This also helped me feel like I was progressing as I read.

Another thing that I liked was her insights on building relationships in the creative community. In Chapter 5, the author emphasizes the importance of collaboration and connecting with other authors and illustrators. Her advice on how to work effectively with illustrators and editors was eye-opening. These are two relationships I never realized were so pivotal. The idea of using these relationships to foster a successful book career rather than doing everything yourself felt refreshing and actually doable. I personally felt Chapter 9 was very helpful. It focuses on the essential elements of marketing a children’s book. This chapter emphasizes the importance of specificity as well as community connection. I think it provides incredibly practical advice for marketing, which I found both insightful and realistic.

I’d recommend The Creative Composition Guide to Self-Publishing and Marketing Children’s Books to anyone who is thinking of writing and self-publishing a children’s book. Whether you are just starting or need some extra motivation to keep going. The guide shows you how to do it with actionable advice, personal stories, and plenty of encouragement. If you are looking for a warm and motivating companion on your journey to becoming a published children’s book author, then this guide is the perfect pick.

Pages: 198 | ASIN : B0D8XKKZC5