How do I submit a picture book to a publisher?
Here are the steps I took to publish a picture book:
- 1 – Have an approved manuscript. You can’t have a book without a story!
- 2 – Find the illustrator.
- 3 – Approve the cover design & dummy layout.
- 4 – Book marketing begins.
- 5 – The book is finalized.
- 6 – It’s sent to the printers.
- 7 – Launch the book!
How much do publishers pay for picture books?
The average picture book advance is $1,000-$8,000 for authors (pre-agent-commission and pre-tax), varying greatly by publishing experience and sales records, and by the size of the publisher. Extreme outliers earn from zero advance to a six-digit (extremely rare) advance.
How long does it take to publish a picture book?
Self-publishing a children’s book can take as little as 7 days. Once the layout of the book is complete with copyright information inserted, than moving forward to print, your book is published. Printing can take anywhere from 5 to 13 weeks depending on the location of your printing facility.
How do I get my children’s book noticed?
How to market children’s books
- Hit up social media. Blogs, Instagram, Facebook Groups, Twitter, Reddit.
- Get your book into libraries. Libraries are a huge opportunity.
- Plan school visits.
- Get your Amazon page right.
How many copies does the average picture book sell?
Most picture books sell from 5,000-10,000 copies in hardcover and go out of print within two years.
How many words should a 5 year old have in a book?
Young readers of 5 to 7 are usually starting out with what we sometimes call chapter books; these often feature black and white illustrations inside and will have fairly simple word choice and shorter sentences. A rough guideline to start with would be 5000-10,000 words per book.