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If you’re wondering how to break into toys, just know this. There are MANY paths into the toy industry. Get ready to hear how a self-published author found herself as the VP at a major toy company leading Marketing and Emerging IP’s. Our guest today is Karen Kilpatrick, an author who has both self-published and traditionally published her work with major companies like Macmillan.
In this episode, you’ll learn from Karen’s journey and mistakes, and finally, realize that you don’t need to know where you’re going to get somewhere you love. Discover a path for creatives seeking lucrative self-publishing options that allow you to keep upwards of 70% of profits instead of the typical 5% royalty. If you have ever had an idea for a children’s book, then this is an excellent episode for you to dive into.
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If you’re wondering how to break into toys, just know this. There are MANY paths into the toy industry. Get ready to hear how a self-published author found herself as the VP at a major toy company leading Marketing and Emerging IP’s. Our guest today is Karen Kilpatrick, an author who has both self-published and traditionally published her work with major companies like Macmillan.
In this episode, you’ll learn from Karen’s journey and mistakes, and finally, realize that you don’t need to know where you’re going to get somewhere you love. Discover a path for creatives seeking lucrative self-publishing options that allow you to keep upwards of 70% of profits instead of the typical 5% royalty. If you have ever had an idea for a children’s book, then this is an excellent episode for you to dive into.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
For the links and resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the episode page at www.thetoycoach.com/74
Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!
Support the show
Visit for The Toy Coach's toy of the year picks at thetoycoach.com/toty for the link to vote before January 7th.

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