Your guide to publishing
a children’s book the right way.
Real answers to the questions first-time authors ask — written from 8+ years of helping people go from manuscript to published book on Amazon. No fluff. No gatekeeping.
Shanay Cordova had a finished manuscript and no idea what came next. Her honest account of the full journey — from first message to a #1 New Release on Amazon.
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First-Time Children’s Book Author? Here’s What You Don’t Need to Have Figured Out Yet
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Experience Working With Illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar: A First-Time Author’s Perspective
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How to Copyright a Children’s Book in 2025: Costs, A.I. Rules & Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Self-Publish and Market a Children’s Book: A 2024 Guide for Authors
Discover how to self-publish and market your children’s book successfully—from hiring the perfect illustrator to launching a buzzworthy campaign. Written by award-winning illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar.How do I turn a children’s book idea into a bestselling reality? As...
Self-Publish your Book by hiring a Professional Children’s Book Illustrator
If you are an author, you know that pictures can bring your story to life. A professional children’s book illustrator does more than just draw images. They help create a magical world for your readers. In this post, I will explain how working with a professional...
Great Insights from Aditi Singh: Award-Winning Author, Editor, and self-publishing Strategist
Aditi Singh is a multi-award winning author, Children's Book Editor, and Self Publishing Strategist, Aditi 's work focuses on giving multicultural mindsets and a strong sense of identity, while building cultural awareness. She is featured on a number of global...
Everything on this blog comes from real experience.
I’m Gaurav Bhatnagar — children’s book illustrator and self-publishing expert. Over the past 8+ years I’ve helped 100+ first-time authors go from manuscript to published book on Amazon.
These guides answer the questions I get asked most. If you have a question I haven’t covered — reach out. Many of the best articles here started exactly that way.
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