Creating Your First Children's Book - Publish a book on AMAZON KDP using Canva and ChatGPT

How I Turned My Child’s Imagination Into a Children’s Book Using Canva & ChatGPT (Part 1)

Ever wondered if your child’s imagination could become a real published book?

In this video, I walk you through how I took my son’s creative idea and turned it into a full children’s book — step by step — using *Canva* and **ChatGPT**. This is **Part 1: Planning, Design & Story Development**.

You’ll learn how to:
Turn a simple story idea into a publish-ready concept
Use ChatGPT to develop plots, characters, and consistent illustrations
Use Canva Whiteboard for easy layout and visual planning
Choose the best trim size for your children’s book on KDP
Plan your book like a pro before you even start designing
Set up your book for smooth upload and approval on Amazon KDP

You don’t need any paid tools or design experience — I show you how to do it for FREE.

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🔗 *Beacons Hub ( Courses):*
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Useful Links:

Canva: https://www.canva.com

ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com​



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🕐 *Timestamps:*

0:00 – What if your child’s story could become a book?
0:19 – Why planning is the most important part
0:36 – Canva, ChatGPT, and turning a real story into a book
1:04 – Book size, trim format & whiteboard layout
1:36 – Why the Canva whiteboard helps with story flow
2:20 – What’s coming in Part 2: Design, upload, dimensions
3:00 – My son Lamar’s pet idea turned into a full book
4:00 – How to use ChatGPT to generate ideas if you don’t have a story
5:25 – Example idea: "Seven Silly Superpowers"
6:50 – Story breakdown using ChatGPT
7:20 – How to create consistent illustrations with seed numbers
8:17 – Pixar-style prompt example used for Lamar’s character
9:45 – What to do if you’re not happy with image style
10:56 – Canva layout strategy for book planning
12:11 – Splitting character and background illustrations
14:00 – Troubleshooting style and color issues in illustrations
15:40 – ChatGPT prompt writing for consistent backgrounds
16:26 – Finalized look and feel for the book
18:22 – Downloading and organizing image assets for Canva
19:00 – Layout planning inside Canva Whiteboard
20:37 – Planning page order and structure
22:00 – Using two-part design approach for flexibility
23:40 – Using design elements to elevate page layout
25:00 – Font choice, text styling, and layout tips
27:16 – Consistent formatting for final design
29:00 – Adding elements and removing background flaws
30:39 – What’s next in Part 2: Full layout, upload & sales strategy

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