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.
Read the full story →Experience Working With Illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar: A First-Time Author’s Perspective
Discover how first-time author Shanay Cordova hit #1 on Amazon with illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar. Learn actionable steps, FAQs, and insider strategies to self-publish your children’s book. Written by award-winning illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar.Key Takeaways...
How to Copyright a Children’s Book in 2025: Costs, A.I. Rules & Step-by-Step Guide
Protect your children’s book from A.I. risks and infringement. Learn how to copyright your manuscript, illustrations, and layout in 2025—including fees, timelines, and US Copyright Office updates. Written by award-winning illustrator Gaurav Bhatnagar.Key Takeaways ✅...
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...
Unlocking Success: How a Theater Critic Obtained Contracts from Traditional Publishers
Nancy Churnin writes children's books about people that inspire kids to make a positive difference in the world and encourage kids to be heroes, too. Dear Mr. Dickens, the story of a woman who spoke up to Charles Dickens, won the 2021 National Jewish Book Award, a...
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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