How to Create a Children's Book with AI for Amazon KDP

Introduction

• Presenter: Latoya Nicole
• Focus: Creating a children's book using Midjourney AI and publishing on Amazon KDP in four steps.
• Target Audience: Women entrepreneurs.
• Additional Resource: Book Bag University for marketing and sales.

Reasons for Creating the Video

• Two ministers expressed interest in publishing children's books.
• Video created to assist others in the same process.

Disclaimer

• This method does not focus on creating consistent characters.
• Alternatives: Hiring illustrators or using freelance sites like Fiverr.

Step 1: Decide Book Details

• Theme: Story about love between a father and daughter.
• Book Specifications:
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches.
  • Pages: 32 (including blank and dedication pages).
  • Format: Paperback.
• Publishing Platform: Amazon.com (US market).
• Technical Details:
  • Bleed: Images go to the edge of pages.
  • Refer to KDP help center for trim size and margins.

Step 2: Interior Design with Canva

• Dimensions with Bleed: 8.625 x 8.75 inches.
• Setting Margins:
  • Use Canva’s ruler and guides.
  • Set outside and inside margins to 0.375.
• Page Setup:
  • Duplicate template to create 32 pages.
  • First page: Blank, subsequent pages set for design.

Step 3: Crafting the Story

• Use ChatGPT: Assist in crafting the story and generating ideas.
• Example Story Idea: Bond between a father (Cornelius) and daughter (Twila).
• Illustrations:
  • Use Midjourney AI for images.
  • Create prompts for illustrations.
  • Ensure images fit with the story and adjust as necessary.

Step 4: Design the Cover

• KDP Cover Calculator: Determine full cover width and height.
• Design in Canva:
  • Use template for precise design.
  • Ensure important text and images stay within safe margins.
  • Utilize Canva’s features for editing images and backgrounds.

Final Steps: Upload to Amazon KDP

• Process:
  • Enter book details, categories, and keywords.
  • Upload manuscript and cover files.
  • Review using print previewer.
  • Set pricing and publish.
• Note: Declare any use of AI-generated artwork in the process.

Additional Resources

• Marketing Program: Book Bag University.
• Full Detailed Video: Available for the full upload process.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to use AI in book creation.
• Invitation to subscribe for more content and resources.