Self-Publishing Secrets for Children's Book Authors with Karen Ferreira {ep. 159}
- Author
- Alexa Bigwarfe
- Published
- Wed 02 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasts.castplus.fm/e/1n3m4zmn-self-publishing-secrets-for-children-s-book-authors-with-karen-ferreira-ep-159
🎙️  Show Notes
In this episode, Alexa and Karen discuss:
- How Karen’s journey as an illustrator led her to launch Get Your Book Illustrations and Children’s Book Mastery
- Common struggles children's book authors face and how Karen helps solve them
- Why writing a short children's book is actually harder than people think
- The essential elements every children's picture book should include (like proper word count and age targeting)
- The power of understanding your publishing goals before choosing your path
- Why self-publishing is often the best route for children’s book authors—and where traditional publishing falls short
- Real-world examples of how authors have succeeded with school visits, events, and Amazon ads
- How to align your marketing strategy with your personality and energy
- The importance of mentorship, support, and being educated before publishing
- Karen’s free resource: “Mastering Show, Don’t Tell” for children's book authors
đź“Ś Free Resource:
Grab Karen’s free course on mastering show vs. tell for picture books:
👉 womeninpublishingsummit.com/childrensbookmastery
Grab Karen’s free course on mastering show vs. tell for picture books:
👉 womeninpublishingsummit.com/childrensbookmastery
