{"id":6861,"date":"2022-11-16T14:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publishpros.com\/?p=6861"},"modified":"2024-02-07T16:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:00:18","slug":"the-pitfalls-of-publishing-a-childrens-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.publishpros.com\/the-pitfalls-of-publishing-a-childrens-book\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pitfalls of Publishing a Children’s Book"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to publishing a children\u2019s book, it pays to be smart. The process can be rewarding, but it also may include some difficulties you may not have considered. Avoiding these pitfalls can save you a lot of time, frustration and money, making your path easier to navigate.<\/p>\n

Not knowing your \u201cwho\u201d<\/h2>\n

The biggest mistake aspiring children\u2019s book authors make is to start writing without having their target audience in mind. Because children\u2019s books vary greatly across many factors, including the use of illustrations, the number of words used and the overall vocabulary and content, it helps to zero in on your book\u2019s target age group first. This will help you make some very important decisions and ensure your book is tailored specifically for the audience you are trying to reach.<\/p>\n

Creating original content for your children\u2019s book<\/h2>\n

It seems obvious that you shouldn\u2019t copy existing ideas, movies, books, or cartoons and claim them as your own. However, with so many great ideas out there already and all the various sources of inspiration we encounter every day, it may not be as easy as it sounds to develop a fresh story idea or create truly original characters. But if you want to avoid costly headaches (and potential lawsuits), it\u2019s best to not imitate art too closely and come up with your own unique stories and characters.<\/p>\n

Finding the right illustrator<\/h2>\n

Working with an illustrator is probably one of the most exciting parts of the process, because this is where your characters come to life for the first time. This step is also one of the most time-consuming and costly, so it\u2019s important to get it right.<\/p>\n

Finding the right illustrator<\/a> consists of much more than hiring your artistic friend to help you out. Your illustrator should be experienced enough to create compelling artwork that enhances and supports your story and attracts the kids (and adults) in your target audience, without completely giving away your story.<\/p>\n

Illustrating for children\u2019s books can be challenging, especially when you want full-page designs as part of your layout. Your illustrator should be able to create illustrations that properly fit the layout and format of your book and provide the right file type you need for printing or distribution\u2014all on time and within budget.<\/p>\n

Publishing your children\u2019s book<\/h2>\n

There are so many potential pitfalls here, especially if you are new to the children\u2019s book publishing world. As a new author, it can be challenging to determine whether it\u2019s best to go hardback, paperback or both. And finding the right publisher for you can also be challenging. Beware of vanity presses that may sound like a good choice at first because you can get published without having to find an agent or sell your story to a big-name publisher.<\/p>\n

You may end up paying much more in the end by being required to buy a bunch of printed copies of your book, which you are then stuck with trying to figure out how to store, ship and distribute. They may also take royalties on top of the fees you have already paid.
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