I have 2 kids with dyslexia. They didn't start reading until 4th grade so we did lots and lots of reading when they were younger. It is because of them that I want to write children's books. I am also an artist and creating the artwork behind the story is exciting. I keep pushing my dreams away because I don't know how to make it a reality. Thanks so much for the video and confidence boost to do this. For them. For me. Someday people will find my stories and artwork hidden between the covers of a book.
Wow! That is so encouraging. I've wanted to be a writer all my life. I've submitted a few things but had them rejected and somewhere in my 50's I gave up. At 62 I'm driving my grandson to primary school daily and I'm feeling all the old yearnings. I love the energy you bring to this. You're very kind to put this out there. Thanks. I'm motivated now. 😁😃
Well I'm 51 and you help me to feel better I really wish I pursued this because it also has been a passion of mine a lost one, that I really wish I pursued, and there is still hope. This is nice these people that give us tips and encouraging and when I get the guts up to possibly pursue it it's about going about it on who to trust to spend money and those steps and how to go about it and with who Lord willing if meant to be.love encouragers. Don't you wish we had this easy access to knowledge, they have now?? All we have to do is go on UA-cam or online now, years ago we'd have to go to college to learn this stuff. thank you for sharing
So nice to know I’m not the only one that’s been though this 😊👏🏻 just found your channel and thought you’re such a nice and genuine person for sharing all these videos with the community 😊💚 can’t wait to see more!
Same here I know there's going to be a lot a lot of time and effort and work wanting it to make a difference and how to go about it.thank you, your genuineness and sincerity made me want to subscribe
5:20 *Copyright Registration Has To Come Before Marketing Your Book:* If you’re self-publishing, and BEFORE you start “shopping” your book around to fans, independent/local bookstores, publishers, agents, attorneys, entering in contests, etc., get it QUICKLY registered with the *US Copyright Office* (USCO) to best preserve your legal rights against infringers/copycats. Among other important legal benefits, by quickly registering your book, you’re statutorily granted “presumptive proof” (via prima-facie evidence) of your copyright authorship & copyright ownership claims to a federal judge and others. See 17 USC § 410(c). Your copyright proof is not necessarily your manuscript, but rather your issued copyright “Certificate of Registration” that the USCO will mail you (that’s your official government date stamp evidence). If you SOLELY authored ALL creative elements of your book, including text, forwards, epilogues, illustrations (and other creative media), it’s $45 to register your ONE book via the on-line “Single Application (also known as *One Work By One Author* application). Otherwise, register via the $65 on-line “Standard Application.” Visit copyright(.gov) for more information. Or write back for registration tips.
This is a fantastic video and for a girl just starting out this made my day. I will definitely be following you in my journey. You are a wonderful teacher. Great information.
Nice encouragement😊 that's the fear I've let stop me many times, too much is scamming and who to trust when,and if, I decide to get started. Thank you very much for that tip,That makes sense! Nothing makes me more angry than all the scammers 😡❤️
We have a whole UA-cam playlist with marketing tips so definitely start there. You might also want to consider joining the Profitable Picture Books program too.
I love this! Thank you so much...I have my first childrens book published with a self publisher. This was so helpful for my 2nd book that's in progress. Appreciate you putting this out there..Debi
loving it. Believe in yourself, go with the flow, and get ready for the hard work. Oh, yes, hard work it is. Thanks for the reminder about scammers, it's so real.
This was a lovely peptalk. Thank you. I have been self-publishing kids books for 3 years now, but it's been kinda stop/start and. alot of trial and error. I am ona. rcent mission to take it more seriously and really double down again. So this was very motivational. Thanks! I need to work on the marketing stuff. I have an instagram channel for my book brand, but that's about it. I have tried Amazon PPC, and paid Meta ads for my non-Amazon e-commerce site where I sell copies I print myself. It's really ineffective and I feel kinda stuck with it. But all in all, I'm very optimistic and determined to keep trucking
I’m delighted to have found your channel after months of searching. To hear about your journey is inspiring, and you’ve provided tools and answers to a bunch of questions that others don’t cover. Your content is by far the most honest, comprehensive and informative that I’ve found. Thank you! Subscribed :-)
We’re so happy you’re finding the channel helpful! If you find yourself needing more support, Vicky coaches authors inside the Profitable Picture Books program.
Your a real Inspiration, Hi from the UK, just waiting on my illustrations but meanwhile cramming in information, especially on promoting, oh my gosh I really love my book but if no one knows about it won't sell. The waggy Dog Tales Love your videos. Thank you 😊
@@AtHomeAuthor Definitely, I am from Papua New Guinea. 🇵🇬 I am passionate about reading especially helping kids to read. Recently I have been seriously thinking about writing children's story books. 🤔
The beginning of your video basically described me. I am on that rollercoaster from being so excited to sooo discouraged. Thanks for this video it's very encouraging. Now I just have to figure out how to do all these things 😂
So encouraging I have over 14 children's books that have been sitting for years because I have no idea where to even begin. Do you have a video regarding how to market a book before publishing it on Amazon? Thank you
After my first published book rotting in the basement of Amazon I realize that I need to advertise first. I'm starting a children's book series and book #1 is done but getting re-formatted and illustrated. The book idea is better than the author. To write my age is sometimes; difficult. To write as a ten-year-old is way more difficult. It's getting done I hope, next week. But how can we market this on a very tight budget? How to start? I've thrown money at marketing before and lost out. Any ideas?
That is not a short answer: that’s why we have so many UA-cam videos, blog posts, and other content. If you want it all organized in one place, check out our coaching program!
Hi Vicky, thank you for the tips you shared. Are you writing children's books full time now? we have just started on our first book. hope it'll be as great a journey as yours! 🥰
Thank you Vicky I am starting to feel better about myself. I wrote one book and sent it to a ghost writer who offered suggestion. She actually suggested that I make a series out of it. Therefore, I have wrote two more. I plan to join your class soon however, until then I was wondering do you think 4 books would be good to start (for my series)? and how did you start marketing your book before you published it?
Who do I get for illustrations for my book? I have the storyboard done, working on each page but it's the illustrations. I have written a book before but not a children's book. In fact I paid for a self publisher the first book then had no clue how to market it. It still floats on Amazon Authors site. Thoughts, Aly
We have a list of recommended illustrators in the Profitable Picture Books course! And remember that professional editing by a children's picture book pro comes BEFORE illustrations!
I have no idea about marketing or preordering. Is marketing preordering? What is preordering and why is it a thing? If you have a video on the marketing side I’d definitely watch that.
Cool vid with helpful points. Be honest though - do you now have a class teaching people how to make books and self publish because ur books don't/didn't make you enough money?
I hate the practical stuff. I hate the stuff like learning to format. Learning how to time things out. Like the order of when to do what and how you need information like a publishing date but have no idea how long it will take. Those details scare me so much. And i feel like its so expensive to do it properly
Hey! I'm almost finished with my children's book and I'm doing my research now. Who or what do you use to actually print the children's book? I don't want to be scammed
Beware of scammers calling to promote your books. They say its free but they are all in the business of getting content and charging...if you look them up they have shady content and comments. Has anyone had a decent call or marketing person call and be worth it? I haven't found anyone who calls is trustworthy yet.
I have 2 kids with dyslexia. They didn't start reading until 4th grade so we did lots and lots of reading when they were younger. It is because of them that I want to write children's books. I am also an artist and creating the artwork behind the story is exciting. I keep pushing my dreams away because I don't know how to make it a reality. Thanks so much for the video and confidence boost to do this. For them. For me. Someday people will find my stories and artwork hidden between the covers of a book.
That’s such a powerful driving force! ❤️
I have a bookstore and support local authors. I don't know what more I can do to impress upon them the significance of promoting their books.
Agreed - it is SO important.
What are some promotional tips to use?
Wow! That is so encouraging. I've wanted to be a writer all my life. I've submitted a few things but had them rejected and somewhere in my 50's I gave up. At 62 I'm driving my grandson to primary school daily and I'm feeling all the old yearnings. I love the energy you bring to this. You're very kind to put this out there. Thanks. I'm motivated now.
😁😃
So happy to re-spark that for you!
You can do this. I'm 65 and my genres of interest are mysteries and a few children's books have taken up space in my head for many years.
Well I'm 51 and you help me to feel better I really wish I pursued this because it also has been a passion of mine a lost one, that I really wish I pursued, and there is still hope. This is nice these people that give us tips and encouraging and when I get the guts up to possibly pursue it it's about going about it on who to trust to spend money and those steps and how to go about it and with who Lord willing if meant to be.love encouragers. Don't you wish we had this easy access to knowledge, they have now?? All we have to do is go on UA-cam or online now, years ago we'd have to go to college to learn this stuff. thank you for sharing
Wow thanks . I have pubblished THE BRAVE LITTLE TOOTH, and now Im on a new book and will take ur advice with me for my new book😊
Congratulations! You know where to find me if you need more help.
So nice to know I’m not the only one that’s been though this 😊👏🏻 just found your channel and thought you’re such a nice and genuine person for sharing all these videos with the community 😊💚 can’t wait to see more!
So happy you're getting value out of these videos!
1:29 this is totally me right now. Just up and down all the time
Same here I know there's going to be a lot a lot of time and effort and work wanting it to make a difference and how to go about it.thank you, your genuineness and sincerity made me want to subscribe
5:20 *Copyright Registration Has To Come Before Marketing Your Book:* If you’re self-publishing, and BEFORE you start “shopping” your book around to fans, independent/local bookstores, publishers, agents, attorneys, entering in contests, etc., get it QUICKLY registered with the *US Copyright Office* (USCO) to best preserve your legal rights against infringers/copycats.
Among other important legal benefits, by quickly registering your book, you’re statutorily granted “presumptive proof” (via prima-facie evidence) of your copyright authorship & copyright ownership claims to a federal judge and others. See 17 USC § 410(c). Your copyright proof is not necessarily your manuscript, but rather your issued copyright “Certificate of Registration” that the USCO will mail you (that’s your official government date stamp evidence).
If you SOLELY authored ALL creative elements of your book, including text, forwards, epilogues, illustrations (and other creative media), it’s $45 to register your ONE book via the on-line “Single Application (also known as *One Work By One Author* application). Otherwise, register via the $65 on-line “Standard Application.” Visit copyright(.gov) for more information. Or write back for registration tips.
This is a fantastic video and for a girl just starting out this made my day. I will definitely be following you in my journey. You are a wonderful teacher. Great information.
Aw, thank you! Happy to help!
Thank you for this video and for your channel. I just have this in my heart and I want to write! ❤
Thank you for the talk I needed. I will be watching all your videos.
Thank you!
Thank you for all this honest and to the point information!😃
Glad it was helpful!
Nice encouragement😊 that's the fear I've let stop me many times, too much is scamming and who to trust when,and if, I decide to get started. Thank you very much for that tip,That makes sense! Nothing makes me more angry than all the scammers 😡❤️
Yes, marketing is really where I would love some help. I will check out your other videos. Thanks!
We have a whole UA-cam playlist with marketing tips so definitely start there. You might also want to consider joining the Profitable Picture Books program too.
I love this! Thank you so much...I have my first childrens book published with a self publisher. This was so helpful for my 2nd book that's in progress. Appreciate you putting this out there..Debi
Glad it was helpful!
Are you going to put through Amazon?
@@Elevationwithdaltacreations I am, I have a friend to help me publish and an artist for illustration.
thank you
No problem!
Good information
Thank you!
loving it. Believe in yourself, go with the flow, and get ready for the hard work. Oh, yes, hard work it is. Thanks for the reminder about scammers, it's so real.
So glad you found this helpful! Yes, I think the scams need to be spoken about more often.
Great advice! Thanks Vicky!
Any time!
This was a lovely peptalk. Thank you. I have been self-publishing kids books for 3 years now, but it's been kinda stop/start and. alot of trial and error. I am ona. rcent mission to take it more seriously and really double down again. So this was very motivational. Thanks! I need to work on the marketing stuff. I have an instagram channel for my book brand, but that's about it. I have tried Amazon PPC, and paid Meta ads for my non-Amazon e-commerce site where I sell copies I print myself. It's really ineffective and I feel kinda stuck with it. But all in all, I'm very optimistic and determined to keep trucking
We are rooting for you! We have tons of resources on our blog as well to help on your journey www.athomeauthor.com/blog
Thanks for the motivation. I started some book projects but never finished any because of self doubt.
You can do it!
This was very insightful, tk you so much for sharing your experiences and wisdom you learned through the process 🙏🏽
Thank you!
This is exactly what I needed to hear today! Thank you for making this video!
You are so welcome!
I searched the title & found exactly what I was looking for! This was helpful, thank you so much for sharing your story!!
I am so glad we could help!
God bless you these videos. Thank you so so much
Glad you like them!
I’m delighted to have found your channel after months of searching. To hear about your journey is inspiring, and you’ve provided tools and answers to a bunch of questions that others don’t cover. Your content is by far the most honest, comprehensive and informative that I’ve found. Thank you! Subscribed :-)
We’re so happy you’re finding the channel helpful! If you find yourself needing more support, Vicky coaches authors inside the Profitable Picture Books program.
Your a real Inspiration, Hi from the UK, just waiting on my illustrations but meanwhile cramming in information, especially on promoting, oh my gosh I really love my book but if no one knows about it won't sell. The waggy Dog Tales
Love your videos. Thank you 😊
How you release your book is super important but you’ve got this! If you need help, you know where to find us! 😊
Thank you for sharing. I have always been interested in writing children's books and I find your videos very helpful.
I'm so glad they’ve been helpful!
@@AtHomeAuthor Definitely, I am from Papua New Guinea. 🇵🇬 I am passionate about reading especially helping kids to read. Recently I have been seriously thinking about writing children's story books. 🤔
This is word for word what I needed to hear at this very moment! Thank you!! ❤😃
So glad!
Thank you very much, as an Illustrator this help me too :)
You are so welcome!
Hello, when writing a children’s book how do you go upon the illustration process? Thank you 😊
Thank you for your advice! This was extremely helpful.
You're welcome! Glad to hear that.
Thank you!
Happy to help!
New author here! Thank you Vickie
You got this!
@@AtHomeAuthor thanks so much . Working on children’s’ book at the moment but I’m interested in various genres
The beginning of your video basically described me. I am on that rollercoaster from being so excited to sooo discouraged. Thanks for this video it's very encouraging. Now I just have to figure out how to do all these things 😂
If you need help, you can book a free call on the At Home Author website!
So encouraging I have over 14 children's books that have been sitting for years because I have no idea where to even begin. Do you have a video regarding how to market a book before publishing it on Amazon? Thank you
Yes and we have a blog! www.athomeauthor.com/blog
Thank you! 🥹
No problem 😊
Great information thank You
Glad it was helpful!
After my first published book rotting in the basement of Amazon I realize that I need to advertise first. I'm starting a children's book series and book #1 is done but getting re-formatted and illustrated. The book idea is better than the author. To write my age is sometimes; difficult. To write as a ten-year-old is way more difficult. It's getting done I hope, next week. But how can we market this on a very tight budget? How to start? I've thrown money at marketing before and lost out. Any ideas?
That is not a short answer: that’s why we have so many UA-cam videos, blog posts, and other content. If you want it all organized in one place, check out our coaching program!
Hi Vicky, thank you for the tips you shared. Are you writing children's books full time now? we have just started on our first book. hope it'll be as great a journey as yours! 🥰
I am! But I run At Home Author on the side with Chelsea Tornetto and I'm a literary agent part-time as well. I love the publishing industry!
So Helpful
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you Vicky I am starting to feel better about myself. I wrote one book and sent it to a ghost writer who offered suggestion. She actually suggested that I make a series out of it. Therefore, I have wrote two more. I plan to join your class soon however, until then I was wondering do you think 4 books would be good to start (for my series)? and how did you start marketing your book before you published it?
Hi! This is great! Feel free to book a free call to discuss www.athomeauthor.com/service-page/free-consultation
Thank u for sharing
Glad to help!
❤❤❤ thank you
You’re welcome!
❤ Thank you
You're welcome 😊
Who do I get for illustrations for my book? I have the storyboard done, working on each page but it's the illustrations. I have written a book before but not a children's book. In fact I paid for a self publisher the first book then had no clue how to market it. It still floats on Amazon Authors site.
Thoughts,
Aly
We have a list of recommended illustrators in the Profitable Picture Books course! And remember that professional editing by a children's picture book pro comes BEFORE illustrations!
The panic is real lol when my first book finish…
I cried
In a good way, I hope!
I have no idea about marketing or preordering. Is marketing preordering? What is preordering and why is it a thing? If you have a video on the marketing side I’d definitely watch that.
We have lots of videos about both! But marketing and a preorder are two separate things. (Though you will want to market your preorder)
Hey Vicky, what happened to week 2 of your training? What happened?
Did you check your spam folder? The link is also in the description for the first training.
I'm editing the book now and looking for a few people to read it and get an illustrator.
If you need any assistance feel free to check out our programs www.athomeauthor.com/apply
Do we have to take that writing class?
Hi there! These are things I found helpful!
How to market the book then?
Start by making a marketing plan! We have tons of UA-cam videos and blog posts all about that.
Cool vid with helpful points. Be honest though - do you now have a class teaching people how to make books and self publish because ur books don't/didn't make you enough money?
Nope. I teach because I'm a teacher.
What publisher did you end up going with? I found a company to do it for $700 dollars is that good value.
Also, did you do your own artwork?
NEVER pay to publish! A real publisher pays YOU!
I hate the practical stuff. I hate the stuff like learning to format. Learning how to time things out. Like the order of when to do what and how you need information like a publishing date but have no idea how long it will take. Those details scare me so much. And i feel like its so expensive to do it properly
There is no sound with this video.
I am so young
You got this!
Hey! I'm almost finished with my children's book and I'm doing my research now. Who or what do you use to actually print the children's book? I don't want to be scammed
Hi! There are different platforms to print your book. For example: Ingram Spark or Amazon KDP
11:48 me as a teacher watching this 😳
Ha! Right? It's a tough truth, but we teachers know that real mastery takes time.
Beware of scammers calling to promote your books. They say its free but they are all in the business of getting content and charging...if you look them up they have shady content and comments.
Has anyone had a decent call or marketing person call and be worth it? I haven't found anyone who calls is trustworthy yet.
Yep! You definitely have to be careful!
would you be willing to look at my first book for me.
If you follow me on X I post when I open for submissions!
❤👏🏼
Hi!
Omg!!!
Thank you!
But how can you promote a book before you write it ?😅😅
You don’t. You promote before you publish it.
One of the ways is documenting your writing journey(:
Was it a scam???
The Disney email was not a scam. 😂
I am getting so confused maybe I should quit and find another dream job😢
You can do this!