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# Getting started

6 posts on this topic.

- [12 October 2026 · 8 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/how-to-self-publish-a-childrens-picture-book) — How to self-publish a children’s picture book Self-publishing a picture book, step by step: word count, page count, illustration costs, consistent characters, print-ready files, ISBNs and launch.
- [5 October 2026 · 8 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/picture-books-for-big-changes) — Picture books for big changes in a child's life A guide to picture books for a new sibling, starting school, fear of the dark and more: what each change feels like, and the books that help a child with it.
- [29 September 2026 · 9 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/kdp-paperback-publishing-checklist) — How to publish a paperback on KDP: the checklist The ordered checklist for publishing a paperback on Amazon KDP: trim, paper, page count, interior and cover PDFs, metadata, pricing, proof and review.
- [22 September 2026 · 6 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/how-to-make-a-picture-book-starring-your-child) — How to make a picture book starring your child A step-by-step walkthrough of making a personalised picture book where your child stays recognisable on every page, from a few photos to a print-ready PDF.
- [28 August 2026 · 6 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/reluctant-readers-see-themselves) — Reluctant readers: how to get a child excited about books Most children who "hate reading" just haven't met the right book. Practical, specific ways to change that, from graphic novels to letting them pick.
- [10 August 2026 · 3 min read](https://www.oncebooks.com/blog/how-to-choose-photos-for-your-book) — How to choose photos for a book that looks like your child A few clear, well-lit photos of your child’s face beat a big pile of blurry ones. Exactly what to upload, what to leave out, and why it keeps the likeness.

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