📘 Self-Publishing a Book Is Easier Than You Think (for Artists!) #ipadart

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Have you ever dreamed of publishing your own children's book but felt overwhelmed by the process?​ In this video, I'm sharing how self-publishing a children's book was much easier than I anticipated. I'll walk you through different types of books you can create, from low-content planners to full-fledged picture books. Plus, I'll provide tips on overcoming mental blocks and leveraging SEO to get your book noticed.​ 🎁 Free Resource: Grab my free guide on trending book topics to kickstart your publishing journey: 👉 https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/self-published-artist-starter-pack/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=short&utm_campaign=selling 👇 Prefer a Written Guide? Read My Blog Post: https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/self-publishing-for-artists-why-its-easier-than-you-think/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=short&utm_campaign=selling 📚 Resources Mentioned: Fern the Fearful Fox Book: 👉 Learn More​: https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/fern-the-fearful-fox-book/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=short&utm_campaign=selling Affinity Designer 101 Course: 👉 Enroll Now​: https://thestudiomembership.com/pages/affinity-designer-101?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=short&utm_campaign=selling ✨ Subscribe for weekly inspiration, iPad art tutorials, and creative business tips! 🎨 New iPad Art Tutorials every other WEDNESDAY: 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAcfBNT38WYZ03TyUnUWzk4GF64J3kYZ 📅 New Shorts every MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY: 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAcfBNT38Wa93kZc0-bSS9gsQs2QFqWM 🎙 Need a little creative pep talk? Check out my Art Biz Unfiltered series for honest, no-fluff chats about selling art, staying motivated, and building a creative business that works for you: 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAcfBNT38Wbb97yEyJCba3p-lXzt6ypD 📚 Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: Why Artists Avoid Publishing 0:34 – About Me: Traditional vs. Self-Published Book Experience 1:21 – Types of Books Artists Can Self-Publish (Low to High Content) 2:04 – Freebie Alert: Trending Book Topics for Artists 2:40 – Why Self-Publishing Works (Low Competition + SEO Wins) 3:20 – Time Management: Yes, You *Do* Have Time to Publish a Book 4:15 – Mindset Shift: It’s Just a PDF (And You’ve Already Made One!) 5:20 – The Myth of Needing an Audience or Publisher 5:33 – Start with SEO-Heavy Niches, Not Pages 7:01 – Question Time: Affinity Designer vs. Illustrator for Vectors 8:27 – Let’s Make a Book Together: Class Details 8:40 - Book Concept Example: Fern the Fearful Fox ---- In this video, Liz Kohler Brown, a surface designer, educator, and hand-lettering artist, breaks down the real process of self-publishing as an artist—and why it’s way easier than you might think. Whether you dream of publishing a children’s book, designing a planner cover, or turning your art into a low-content KDP bestseller, this video is your creative kickstart. Liz shares the mindset shifts, strategies, and tools that helped her self-publish multiple books without a large audience or fancy credentials. You’ll learn: ✅ Why artists are uniquely positioned to thrive in self-publishing ✅ The difference between low, medium, and high-content books (and how to choose yours) ✅ The #1 mistake artists make: starting with the artwork instead of SEO ✅ How to brainstorm book ideas that sell—without burning out ✅ Why you don’t need an agent, but you do need a plan If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to make a book… someday,” this is your sign. Liz shows you why someday is today, and how you can start your publishing journey right now—with what you already know and love.