Today Marijanel provides an insightful behind-the-scenes look at how she formats her children's picture books for upload and marketing on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing).
She walks through her personal process, highlighting the software and steps involved, while noting that there are numerous ways to format a children's book and a variety of software options to choose from.
Marijanel outlines her preferred method, which involves four main steps and software tools:
✷ Procreate on the iPad for creating illustrations and placeholder text.
✷ Google Drive for transferring files from the iPad to her Windows desktop.
✷ Adobe Photoshop for final tweaks and adjustments.
✷ Adobe InDesign for the final layout and export as a PDF ready for KDP.
You’ll see screenshares as Marijanel explains that she typically creates all illustrations in Procreate and then transfers the PSD files via Google Drive to her Windows desktop. In Photoshop, she makes final adjustments, especially to the text and font, ensuring consistency across all pages. She saves both PSD and JPEG versions of her files for easy access later.
Marijanel uses Adobe InDesign for the final book layout, working from templates she has created based on KDP specifications. She discusses her process of importing illustrations and text into InDesign, highlighting that sometimes she adds text directly in InDesign for better control, especially for translated or edited books.
Highlights:
✷ Comprehensive Workflow: Learn Marijanel's detailed process for formatting children's picture books, from Procreate to InDesign.
✷ Software and Tools: Discover the specific software she uses and why, including Procreate, Google Drive, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
✷ Practical Tips: Gain practical advice on managing file transfers, making final tweaks, and ensuring consistency in text placement and font choice.
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