The children’s book market is a complex, crowded beast filled with nuance and lingo that can be intimidating for authors looking to break into this space. But the first thing that any debut or established children’s book author should understand when developing their manuscript is the difference between the main book categories that make up children’s literature.

As an author, you likely know how challenging it can be to navigate the publishing landscape, especially at the start of your journey. Relying on the expertise, insights, and skills of seasoned publishing professionals can significantly enhance the quality and success of your book.

At Greenleaf, we collaborate with authors at every stage of their journey to help them determine their publishing path. We assist with book development—whether through editing, ghostwriting, or coaching—and guide the entire process.

You’ve written your book, and you’re ready to launch it into the world—as quickly as possible. Like most authors, you are naturally anxious to get your book out and into readers’ hands after spending so much time writing it. The hard part is complete, so there’s not much more to do, right? Well, if you’re a first-time author, you might greatly underestimate the amount of work that still needs to be done to produce your book and how important that work is to set your book up for a successful publication.

This article looks at typical book production timelines for three different publishing models: traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. Publishing time can vary widely, depending on a book’s specific needs, but this overview will give you a general idea of what to expect from the standard process for most books.

You’ve worked hard developing your manuscript or book proposal; now it’s time to decide how you will get your book out into the world. There are several different options; deciding which path is right for you will depend on your career goals, writing topic, potential market, and resources.

Here we will break down each of the three primary publishing options, along with their pros and cons, to help you find the right approach for you.

We were saddened to read the recent news about Scribe Media (https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2023/05/scribe-media-shuts-down-lays-off-staff/), and it got us thinking about the options authors have when something like this happens.

If your indie publisher has suddenly closed its doors, you’re probably in shock, and you might feel like it’s the end of your publishing journey. But the reality is, there are tons of options - you just need to know where to start. We’ve compiled some advice below to help you get your book back on track.

Now that you have written or are thinking of writing a manuscript, you might be curious (and maybe even a little scared) to know how much it is going to cost you to bring your book into the world. The correct answer to this financial question is the ever-aggravating response of “it depends.” From the publishing method you choose to your end goals to the materials you begin your publishing journey with, many factors play into calculating publishing cost, and there is no one-size-fits-all investment every author pays.