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My "Potato Elephant" Story: How I Published a Book in 7 Days
Why I Failed (The Potato Story)
I tried to do it all myself. At 2:00 AM, I was drawing an elephant for my story. It looked like a potato with a tail. That’s when I realized: I am a Writer, not an Artist.
I stopped wasting time and started being the "Project Manager." I went to Fiverr to find the talent I lacked.
Step-by-Step (The Slootza Filter)
Step 1: The Tactical Search
Don't just search for "Artist." Search for: "Children's Book Illustrator KDP." This ensures they know the technical bleed and margin requirements for Amazon.
Pros & Cons (Real Data)
The ROI Wins
- ✓ Professional quality = Higher sales
- ✓ You save 100+ hours of frustration
- ✓ Fast 2-day turnarounds
The Risks
- ✕ Requires upfront capital
- ✕ Communication takes management effort
The Final Bill (Investment Data)
Illustrations (10 Pages)₹8,000
Book Cover Design₹2,500
Formatting for KDP₹1,500
TOTAL INVESTMENT₹12,000
Was it worth it? Yes. My time is worth more than ₹12,000. The book is now earning royalties in Dollars while the Slootza Lab runs the next experiment.
Founder, Slootza Labs
