2. Select a service. Traditional small-scale self-funded publishing is usually the best choice for publishing children's books, because owning paper books is the key to promotion. Self-funded publishing requires you to print a certain number of books, usually 50 to hundreds, and then print them directly. In addition, you can also choose print on demand service, where you can print a copy of every book you sell and charge by book. These are easy to find on the Internet. Look around, compare prices and find a favorite packaging function.
3. Color books are very expensive. To print color books, be prepared to spend more money than ordinary books, or print black and white picture books.
4. Raise funds. Now that the printing service has been chosen, it is necessary to find a way to pay for these printed books. Even if you choose print on demand, you should print at least 20 copies for yourself and show them to stores and other customers. Starting with asking friends and family to donate some money, the rest will be filled with savings. When it is printed, give them a copy in return for their generosity.
Other common choices include raising project funds or taking part-time jobs several days a week.
6. Printing and promotion. When you pay publishers and they send you some books, you should start. Let's start with the local private store. Show your book to the shopkeeper and ask if they can sell it on his/her bookshelf. You give them a commission in return. Ask big bookstores, too, but don't expect a positive response all the time. Provide reading service in the store where your books are sold. This is a good way for you and the owners to attract business, so most owners who agree to sell your books should also agree to the reading service.
7. When you have settled with the bookstore, talk to the person in charge of the library. Donate one of your books at each branch library and ask the librarian if there is any way for you to hold a reading party at the local branch library.
8. Consider the school. Elementary school is a good way to get your books in touch with local children, but you can't simply plug in the power to read your books in class. Ask the librarian to donate one of your books, and then discuss the possibility of holding a reading meeting with the school administrator. If they don't agree, don't force it.
9. Online sales. Make sure to set up at least one small website or Weibo page to promote your book. Interested people should be able to simply order from it. It also provides a good way for parents to get to know you and your book before buying.