How to Publish a Children’s Book: Publishing Resources & Guides
Publishing a children’s book can happen a few different ways. Some authors choose to go through a traditional publisher by submitting their drafts directly or through a literary agent. Other authors choose to self publish their work directly. Each path has its own process, timeline, pros and cons, and the right one depends on your goals for your book. Below are my free guides covering both routes, from writing a query letter that gets noticed to the practical steps of self-publishing picture books and middle grade fiction. If you’re not sure which path is right for your project, that’s a great place to start a consultation.
How to Write a Query Letter
The essential first step for traditional publishing — how to write a query that gets an agent’s attention.
Read the guide →How to Self-Publish a Picture Book
A step-by-step walkthrough of self-publishing a picture book, from manuscript to finished copies.
Read the guide →How to Self-Publish Middle Grade Fiction
What’s different about self-publishing a middle grade novel compared to a picture book.
Read the guide →Self-Publishing Picture Books: An Author Interview
A real author’s experience self-publishing, in her own words, with lessons learned along the way.
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