Comments for Make a Living in Kidlit https://makealivinginkidlit.com Exploring the financial side of writing for children Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:53:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.12 Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Rosalyn Adekunle https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5574 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:53:01 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5574 My niche is LOW VISION/ BUILDING SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE . I believe we have to start at the beginning. My book are directed at pre-elementary school. Every book I sell gives me joy (not many sales). One child at a time?

]]> Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Kira Carrillo Corser https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5544 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:57:27 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5544 I wrote and self published 5 children’s books, created to help kids 3 to 7 years old cope with illness, pain and fear. These are Rhymes for Wellness and a beautiful parent/teacher guide is included in each 30 page book. I was doing this through Costco printing and they looked great. Now I am looking at Ingram Spark and trying to figure out how to do it all with bar codes. I have the ISBN numbers. I look forward to printing more under Compassionate Arts.org as a publisher, which is my company that operates as a nonprofit community based organization. Thank you for your information!

]]> Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Arthur Gerald https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5540 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:32:16 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5540 In reply to Tamara Brinton.

Hello Tamara,
I am interested in your book. If you’d be do kind to contact me at 2ag4nw@gmail.com.
Sincerely, ag

]]> Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Samantha https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5538 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:26:41 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5538 In reply to Anna Maledon.

Hi Anna

Have you started on publishing your own book yet? what has that journey been like for you so far.
Kindly Samantha

]]> Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Sabrina Marshall https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5531 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:03:00 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5531 I retired recently and, I enjoy writing. When I was in college, I wrote a children’s story. My professor at that time graded it and said ,”not bad at all.” In fact, she edited it for me; besides, I am working on four other stories for children along with a book of my thoughts about life. I am new to this and, I would like to share my children stories with the world as well as my thought about life so, I am glad that I have learned few things about publishing. Thank you!

]]> Comment on The Honest Truth About How Much Money Children’s Authors Make by Melodious Mutt https://makealivinginkidlit.com/how-much-money-childrens-authors-make/#comment-5528 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:56:43 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=124#comment-5528 Self-publishing is the only way for me. But I won’t sugarcoat it and make any claims of grandeur. It’s challenging on a good day. I’ve released two children’s books in collaboration with a successful Arizona artist. I’m a bit unique in that I also include an original song. That combination has been helpful. Not to mention my years in the music business and content creation. But keep in mind, it’s imperative you don’t approach self-publishing with any sense of romance. You must be authentic and friendly while also being highly professional and resilient. For me, that meant establishing a proper LLC along with learning how to build custom websites, hiring artists for custom logos, using a stellar print shop, creating a Shopify store, sending email after email and so on. So don’t be afraid. Just be ready.

]]> Comment on Want to Be a Children’s Author? You Need This One Thing First by Leslea Wolf https://makealivinginkidlit.com/want-to-be-a-childrens-author-you-need-this-one-thing-first/#comment-5522 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 03:39:57 +0000 https://makealivingkidlit.ckimwrite.com/?p=223#comment-5522 Thanks for this wonderful site so full of information. You’re making me feel hopeful (and also scared! Yikes! Social media?? ugh!)
I appreciate you sharing about your own journey!

]]> Comment on How to Get Your Children’s Book Critiqued Without Breaking the Bank by Carol Kim https://makealivinginkidlit.com/get-your-childrens-book-critiqued-without-breaking-the-bank/#comment-5499 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:40:01 +0000 https://makealivinginkidlit.com/?p=1292#comment-5499 In reply to Jane E. Ruth.

Hi Ruth: you can try emailing me at Carol(at)Makealivinginkidlit.com. If that doesn’t work, you can try ckim(at)ckimwrite.com.

I hope that works!
-Carol

]]> Comment on How to Get Your Children’s Book Critiqued Without Breaking the Bank by Jane E. Ruth https://makealivinginkidlit.com/get-your-childrens-book-critiqued-without-breaking-the-bank/#comment-5498 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:23:59 +0000 https://makealivinginkidlit.com/?p=1292#comment-5498 I tried emailing you, but the message won’t send.
I was wondering about your critique service for picture books. I need someone to look at the manuscript and see if it is worthwhile to pursue.
Thank You,
Jane E. Ruth

]]> Comment on What is an Author Platform? by Linda Wolfe https://makealivinginkidlit.com/what-is-an-author-platform/#comment-5494 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 21:55:53 +0000 https://makealivinginkidlit.com/?p=562#comment-5494 I sincerely look forward to Learning from you.

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