So, you want to publish your first prayer journal. Here's how you can get it done in less than a day. In this blog I'm breaking down 7 steps. Let's dive right in.
Step 1: Choose a day to create your journal when you will have at least a full work day 6 to 7 hours. Maybe a weekend if you work full-time or some vacation time you have coming up. I would not recommend you trying this after work or when you have a lot on your plate for the day. Because this is your first time you will need to give yourself time to learn with ease and it's hard to do that if you're tired.
Step 2: So now that you picked a good day you are going to need to create a Canva account. They usually offer a free trial. You will be using Canva to create your prayer journal.
Step 3: Once you are in Canva you are going to search for templates you like. I recommend picking no more than 3 to start as there are many options and you don't want to get lost searching for templates. Set your timer to 1 hour. When the timer stops you have to make a decision.
Step 4: Now that you have decided on your template it's time to start creating and I'm going to tell you actually what you can include for your first prayer journal. After you self-publish your first one you can move on to the next and get more creative but if you want to get done in less than a day this structure will work for you.
Title Page
Copyright page
Opening letter with how to use it or what's included
Opening scripture or prayer (if you like to pray then just type up an original prayer)
Include 10 scriptures throughout the journal specific to a theme in your journal. I.e., if you're journal is about hope then 10 scriptures on hope, etc.
1 page on gratitude
1 page to reflect on and write scripture
10 blank writing spaces
Repeat every 12 pages until you reach 120 pages (make sure to include a scripture page in between each 12 pages)
Include in the back a prayer list tracker
When done you will have a prayer journal between 120-150 pages max.
Step 5: After you have created the interior now you will start to create the cover. Research and find a prayer journal on Amazon you like as an inspiration piece and model it as you redesign your own prayer journal. Very important to make sure to use the 6 by 9 cover template from Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). It's the most common size sold on Amazon. Having the right dimensions is very important to uploading and self-publishing on KDP. The wrong size can prevent your book from being approved for publishing. You can also outsource this step by using Fiverr, Upwork, or 99desgins to create your cover. When you outsource then skip step 5.
Step 6: Once your interior and cover is complete now you will need to create a KDP account. It's free to create an account and self-publish, however, Amazon does take a cut of your book sales. You will need to put in tax info and have your bank account ready to input for direct deposit when they need to pay you royalties for any book sales.
Step 7: Once your account is set up you can now walk through the self-publishing process on KDP. Enter a title, book description, keywords, upload your interior and cover, choose low content book so no ISBN is needed, pick a price between $9.99- $14.99 and self-publish your first prayer journal. See video below to walk you through it.
You did it! Now you know what it takes to self-publish a prayer journal in less than a day.
You can do this! As a thanks for reading all the way down to this part of the blog, I have a special offer for you, Prayer Journal Self-Publishing Bundle . You can even save $20 at checkout just enter save20 into the coupon code section.
Here’s what it includes:
My Exact Shine Prayer Journal Canva Cover & KDP Template
Prayer Journal Interior Template
Researched Keywords That you can use for title, slots, and to run Ads (the same keywords that landed my prayer journal on the front page)
Book Description Script
Access to my Passive Income Self-Publishing Facebook Group with exclusive behind the scenes videos of me creating four prayer journals and teaches you how to set up your first Amazon Ads
Prayer Journal content ideas (the most commonly customer requested interiors- I have done the research and put it all together for you in an easy-to-read format)
Checklist so you know that you have done everything right
Bonus 15 Ways to Sell Your Self-Published Book, because now you will need to start promoting it so you can make money even outside of the initial 20 sales you will probably get from friends, family and church community members.
If you are short on time or just want to outsource this entire process. TahiraGift Consulting has done-for-you service where I will create and design your prayer journal for you within 30 days or your money back guaranteed. Limited spots available each month but if interested email me at info@tahiragift.com
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Hi, I'm Tahira! Christian Author, Teacher, and Self-Publishing Consultant at TahiraGift Consulting LLC. As a Blessed Author, I share on this blog tips to help other women of faith write and self-publish a book for impact and income in 30 days. Learn more and get my Self-Publishing on KDP Free Checklist click here.