I noticed that one of my books are not found when typing in the title. The only way to find it is by typing in my name on Amazon and then actually tapping my name from another book to see it. Anyone ever have this problem? Any suggestions?

First off, it's NOT the same as formatting a novel! With a novel, as long as you set the correct guidelines up front, all you really need to do is upload the text and everything will fall into place...for the most part. Not with children's books! There are so many moving parts when it comes to the design especially if the illustrator does not include the text in the picture. (TIP- if this is your first children's book, find an illustrator that will fully incorporate the text! This will save you time and money.) Are you formatting yourself? If so, what platform and tools are you using?

But honestly? Finishing it whilst battling self-doubt, inconsistency, and overthinking is a completely different challenge. The more I learn about self-publishing, the more I realize that writing a book isn’t just about creativity, it’s about discipline, patience, and learning how to trust your own voice even when things feel messy behind the scenes. A lot of people only see the final product on Amazon or social media, but not the late nights rewriting chapters, second-guessing ideas, struggling with motivation, or wondering whether the book is even good enough to put out into the world. What’s encouraging, though, is seeing how many people in communities like this are pushing through those same challenges and continuing anyway. Some are writing their first book. Some are learning marketing. Some are trying to improve consistency. Others are figuring out how to actually turn their knowledge or story into something meaningful that helps people. And I think there’s value in hearing the real side of the journey, not just the polished wins. So I’d genuinely love to ask: - What stage are you currently at in your self-publishing journey? - What’s been the hardest part so far? - And what’s one thing that’s helped you keep moving forward? I think conversations like this help newer writers realize they’re not alone, whilst also giving experienced authors a chance to share lessons that could genuinely save someone months of frustration. Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences.

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Hi everyone! I’m Moderator Reeses, and I lead {reesesbookclub}. We are a community of thousands of active readers dedicated to discovering and championing impactful indie authors. We are currently opening up featured author slots for our April August roadmap. We focus on driving organic engagement, Amazon/Goodreads reviews, and building long-term fanbases. We are specifically looking for stories that align with these high-engagement milestones: - April 23 | World Book Day: Our biggest engagement day of the spring. - May 12 | Limerick Day: Perfect for lyrical prose or rhyming stories. - June 8 | Best Friends Day: Highlighting "found family" and strong character bonds. - July 15 | Give Something Away Day: A great day for special promotions and building list momentum. - August 9 | Book Lovers Day: Our massive summer celebration of all things fiction. If you have a project, especially in Romance, Sci-Fi, or Romantasy, that is ready for a larger audience, I’d love to see if it’s a fit for our community. Drop your genre and your "one-sentence hook" below so I can check out your work! Best,