Are you curious about the ins and outs of self-publishing a children's book? Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Deedee Cummings, author of 17 children's books and founder of Make a Way Media, as they dive into the challenges and rewards of the self-publishing world.
Some highlights:
Differences between traditional and self-publishing.
Importance of treating your book like a craft.
Deedee's Kickstarter $40K success and illustrator collaboration.
The founding of the Louisville Book Festival and its mission.
Tips for aspiring authors on overcoming fears and using social media for connections.
Find Deedee here:
Website: https://makeawaymedia.com/
Instagram: / makeawaymedia
Facebook: / makeawaymedia
Book Festival: https://www.louisvillebookfestival.com/
Deedee's books: https://amzn.to/3zBqXV6 (affiliate)
Interview Timestamp:
00:00 Therapist helps children through creativity and storytelling.
03:54 Surprised by the lack of books where she lives in Kentucky.
07:42 Books focused on coping skills and mindfulness.
13:30 Authors sharing passion, mission, and journey.
14:19 Choosing self-publishing over traditional route due to experience.
17:46 Dedication and expertise is key for successful self-publishing.
23:06 Author used Kickstarter for publishing children's books.
25:38 Importance of diversity in children's illustrations and books.
30:07 Don't doubt your story; just tell it.
31:28 Connect with book communities around the world.
35:50 Consider expectations in publishing to succeed.
37:08 Follow your heart, block out naysayers, and start writing.
43:47 Make a Way Media's 10th year online celebration.
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🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
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