The Real Costs Of Self-Publishing A Children’s Book

Self-publishing a children’s book isn’t free, but it also doesn’t have to break the bank. In this video, award-winning and best-selling children’s book author and self-publisher JoAnn Dickinson breaks down the real cost of self-publishing based on actual expenses she’s paid over multiple books. From editing and illustrations to ISBN numbers, formatting, offset printing, marketing, and in-person events, this episode walks you through what authors often forget to budget for and how to protect your profit margin. You’ll learn: • Why editing is non-negotiable • What illustrations and design really cost • ISBN pricing and why buying in bulk matters • Formatting differences for Kindle, KDP, IngramSpark, and offset printing • Marketing expenses authors don’t see coming • How to decide where to save—and where to invest 👉 Subscribe and join the Beyond the Book community for real publishing insight from authors who’ve been there. ______________________________________ Welcome to the Beyond the Book Podcast with JoAnn Dickinson! If you’re a self-published children’s book author or are looking to self-publish a children’s book, this is the podcast for you. Make sure to download all of the free resources for self-publishing children’s books below. 👉 Don’t miss new episodes each week! Join my growing community of children's book authors and creatives who are making their mark in the world of children’s books! 👉If you need help with self-publishing your book schedule a one-on-one coaching call with JoAnn: https://calendly.com/joannmdickinsona... 👉MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... 👉FREE RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS: FREE In-Person Event Checklist: https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com... FREE School Event Checklist: https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com... FREE KDP & Launch Team Checklist: https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com... FREE MY EVENT SUPPLIES FOR IN-PERSON SALES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/joann.dic... Need personalized help? FREE Kickstarter Checklist: https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com... __________________________________ 📲 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: https://linktr.ee/joannmdickinsonauthor 🌐 Visit my website: ⁠https://www.joannmdickinsonauthor.com⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠  / joann.dickinson.author   📘 Facebook: ⁠  / joanndickinsonauthor   📺 YOUTUBE “Watch full episodes on YouTube and Subscribe”    / @joannmdickinsonauthor   🎧SPOTIFY “Listen on the go”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjhykL... LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR:    / @authorharleighrose   #selfpublishing #childrensbooks #authoradvice #publishedauthor #writingtips