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From Manuscript to Marketplace: The Indie Children’s Author Journey

Season 1 | Episode 4
12m | Sep 25, 2025

✨ Ready to publish your children’s book but don’t know where to start? In this episode of The KidLit Author Podcast, bestselling children’s author and publisher KeriAnne Jelinek walks you step-by-step through the entire indie author journey—from writing your manuscript to launching your book into the marketplace.


📚 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✔️ How to polish and edit your manuscript for young readers

✔️ Tips for finding and working with the right illustrator

✔️ Formatting basics, ISBNs, and publishing prep

✔️ Choosing between Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or offset printing

✔️ Proven launch + marketing strategies for indie KidLit authors


Whether you’re a first-time author or ready to publish your next children’s book, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to publishing success—without the overwhelm.


🔔 Subscribe to The KidLit Author Podcast for weekly tips on children’s book writing, self-publishing, and marketing.


👉 Follow KeriAnne for more resources:

Website: https://thekidlitauthor.com

Instagram: @thekidlitauthor

The KidLit Author Facebook Page: @thekidlitauthor


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