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On ipad or iphone, tap the more button, then tap publish to apple books. Each chapter is a separate pdf file, which will be. Open the pages document that you want to publish as a book. If you answered yes to any of these questions, how to selfpublish and market a childrens book will provide the key answers to your selfpublishing questions and practical guidance and key strategies.
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