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What is your illustrated children’s book publishing process like?

We believe that children’s books must be visually appealing, to catch the eye of the reader, keep them drawn in as well be able to remember the story. The illustrations are the key factor in making them both appealing, memorable and learning aids (think Dr. Seuss). Therefore, a lot of our attention is drawn to that, and extends beyond just the design element of the illustrations.

After the initial review process, if you and our team feel we are a good fit, then we prepare a timeline with usually four milestones:

  1. Design
  2. Digital files
  3. Print copy
  4. Distribution

DESIGN PROCESS

The design process starts with choosing what style and medium your illustration would be. Here are a few styles you can consider:

Style

Caricature

Realistic

Whimsical

Outline

Rough sketches

Medium

Watercolor

Acrylics

Freehand digital

Vector

Pen and ink

Pencil

Charcoal

Character Design

What do the main and supporting characters look like?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layout

It’s time to focus on how the readers would experience your book:

  1. Would text and illustrations be on separate pages or on the same page?
  2. Would any illustrations be a two-page spread?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Would there be vignette illustrations? Vignettes are illustrations with faded or loosely defined edges. The loose edges incorporate the white of the surrounding page to give the image space, lightness and draw the viewer into the scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the design process is wrapped up, we move onto the print-ready file creation so we can share the book in digital as well as physical copy with you, the author. Once you approve these files, the final step is distribution to Amazon, and other places.

We hope you’ll have as much fun as we have as part of the CaryPress team doing illustrated children’s books!

 

Children’s Book Publishing Pricing

All of the following packages have the following: ISBN assignment, interior layout, and worldwide book distribution.

Publishing Down Payment

$65

This down-payment is if you want:

  • Manuscript evaluation and/or
  • One sample illustration

Your deposit is automatically applied toward your book publishing service.

Books produced through our Children’s Book Publishing Service

Blending: The Adventures of Life and Art by Vanessa Fiore

Blending: The Adventures of Life and Art by Vanessa Fiore

About the Book Sometimes we form friendships in the most unlikely places. Sometimes we gain confidence in moments where we feel the most uncomfortable. This is a story of a single father and his daughter navigating life, family and activity that changed it all-ART....

The BIG Adventures of Little Dude by Stink Menges

The BIG Adventures of Little Dude by Stink Menges

About the BookWhat does a tiny little dog to do if while out on a walk with his best friend he encounters a frightening creature under the sea? What if that creature tries to eat him in one big gulp? Little Dude, a tiny adorable dog who lives his life exploring the...

Spin & Pudgy – Austin Builds a Monster Truck by Crystal Sessoms

Spin & Pudgy – Austin Builds a Monster Truck by Crystal Sessoms

About the Book Austin loves to build and repair AMAZING Monster Trucks! He built his very own FOOTBALL Body Style Monster Truck, at his family's garage S&P Creations. He named him, "SPIN!" He even built a hippo-style monster truck for his sister, called "Pudgy"....

Molly Mae Takes the Stage by Emily Zinniel

Molly Mae Takes the Stage by Emily Zinniel

About the Book: This is the tale of Molly Mae, who was quite the performer in every way. She could sing. She could act. She could dance all around. So it was perfectly natural that on a stage she was found. 2,000 Authors Helped 55 Books Ghostwritten 820 Books Edited...

Nina and Nichelle: Our Turn to Take Care of Mom by Taleisha K. Brown

Nina and Nichelle: Our Turn to Take Care of Mom by Taleisha K. Brown

Nina and Nichelle: Our Turn to Take Care of Mom by Taleisha K. Brown How do you care for a sick parent? When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The author, Taleisha Brown experienced this firsthand when she was treated for...

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