Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
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Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
Episode 46: Steps for Self-Publishing Success with Guest Darcy Pattison
Coaching KidLit
33 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 46: Steps for Self-Publishing Success with Guest Darcy Pattison
Sharon Skinner interviews prolific children's author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison, who shares insights and actionable advice on indie publishing, from book production to marketing, drawing on her experience publishing over 70 award-winning kidlit titles.
Visit and/or Follow Darcy Online:Facebook.com/DarcyPattisonAuthordarcypattison.bsky.socialMimsHouseBooks.comDarcyPattison.comsubstack.com/@darcypattisonindiekidsbooks.com
TOPICS COVERED
Darcy Pattison’s Journey to Indie Publishing (00:03:10)
Choosing and Researching Nonfiction KidLit (00:04:56)
Managing the Business and Profitability of Indie Publishing (00:08:41)
Offset Printing vs. Print-on-Demand for Picture Books (00:16:04)
The Importance of Setting Clear Publishing Goals (00:22:00)
Outsourcing Tasks and Wearing Multiple Hats as an Indie Publisher (00:29:01)
Encouragement and Advice for Writers Considering Self-Publishing (00:31:48)
Coaching KidLit
Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
