We want your story to succeed. Follow these guidelines to ensure your manuscript gets the attention it deserves.
Make sure your manuscript meets these core requirements before uploading.
Your story must be 100% original and unpublished. We do not accept public domain rewrites or fan fiction.
Picture Books: 500-1,000 words.
Early Readers: 1,000-3,000 words.
Chapter Books: 5,000+
words.
Clearly define the age range (0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12). Content must be appropriate for the selected demographic.
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Yes, absolutely. You retain full copyright and ownership of your work. We operate under a licensing agreement that allows us to publish and distribute your book while you maintain all intellectual property rights.
Yes! We welcome author-submitted illustrations. Please send them as separate high-resolution files (300 DPI, PNG or TIFF). Our art team will review them to ensure they meet print quality standards.
We recommend submitting one manuscript at a time so our editorial team can give each story the focused attention it deserves. Once your first book is under review, you're welcome to submit your next project.
Our editorial team reviews every submission within 5-7 business days. You'll receive personalized feedback — whether it's an acceptance, a request for revisions, or guidance on how to strengthen your manuscript for future submission.
No — manuscript submission is completely free. We only charge for production services (illustration, editing, formatting) once your book is accepted and you choose to move forward with publishing.