Tips To Finding Children’s Book Publishers

1. Tips To Finding Children’s Book Publishers The number of people who think they will write a children’s book because it is easy, will tell you that any writing is hard work. When you have a written story that you believe is going to shine in the children’s market, then you are going to want to find someone that specialises in that type of literature - you want a children’s book publisher. There are certain factors you need to take into consideration when it comes to choosing children’s book publishers to ensure you find someone who shares the same passion you do, entertaining and educating children. The first thing you need to focus on is getting a great manuscript together. Publishers these days are not taking on many new authors, they are working with existing authors, which is why the demand for self-publishing has risen so much over the past few years. Having a great manuscript is the first step to getting your foot in the door with any children’s book publisher. You want them to read your story, see it's worth and then offer to publish it for you. Take the time to identify the publishing houses that specialise in children’s books. Not all publishers have the experience in publishing children’s books, and being such a niche market, you want to ensure you choose someone who is going to be focused on getting your book in to stores for your chosen age group. It is important when choosing a children’s book publisher that you choose a publishing house that are known in the children’s market. You need to know that the publisher you choose will be able to help you promote your book and ensure it reaches the right audience moving forward. Don't accept a deal from any publisher, see what everyone comes forward with, so you can choose the best option for you. Something you need to bear in mind throughout this process is that publishers are not open to all books any more. In fact, going through a publishing house can be rather daunting as you need an agent who will then contact the publishing houses for you, so it can be quite a long and tedious process. This is exactly why self-publishing has become such a high demand service, where authors can have their work published and distributed on their own time. Self-publishing enables you to remain in control of your work at all times. You choose how to publish, whether to have a book printed or whether to publish online. You can make decisions based on what you feel is best for your work and the best way for you to distribute it. Self-publishing ensures you manage your future effectively with the help of an experienced publisher who can provide you with a wealth of advice and assistance. Take advantage of author assistance tools that you will find self-publishing specialists can assist you with. When it comes to publishing a children’s book, you will want an eye catching front cover and illustrations throughout the book to make it more interesting for the child. The publishing company you use should be able to provide you with valuable advice, they should have in-house designers to assist with illustrations and front cover design, while also offering a proofreading and editing service as an added convenience. Always bear in mind when looking for children’s book publishers that you take the time to

2. learn as much about the company as possible, through online reviews and clients feedback, so you can make your decision with ease and confidence on how to proceed with your story. About Us: Rowanvale Books is an independent UK based self-publishing company with years of industry knowledge and experience. This well-established company is passionate in helping authors share their stores and become published. They offer a host of services on a global scale to authors around the world. Rowanvale Books offers cover design services, proofreading and copy-editing, illustration services, eBook publishing and paperback publishing, to name a few. To find out more, visit http://www.rowanvalebooks.com.