What kind of publishing services does BiblioKid Publishing offer?
At BiblioKid Publishing, we strive to make the publishing process easier for authors, while still ensuring quality books are produced for the children's book market. To do this, we provide hybrid publishing services that range from self-publishing assist to full publishing assistance with our team.
How is this different than other publishing companies?
As you may have noticed as you've been doing your research, authors are normally faced with 2 publishing options: wait forever to be accepted by a publisher or struggle to try to learn how to do everything yourself. But not anymore!
Founded in 2020, our goal at BiblioKid Publishing is to help you produce a quality children's book that competes with the traditionally published book market.
If you choose to work with us as your hybrid publisher, we'll also provide you with the ISBN, barcode, and distribution to make it possible to share your book with kids all over the world!
Is this only for children's books?
Yes, at this time, we only publish children's book stories ranging from age 0-10.
Will you edit my children's book?
Yes. We have an expert team of children's book editors with over 30 years of traditional publishing experience. We can work with you to write your story or simply give you a final proof of your print-ready files before you send them to print, whatever works for you.
Just indicate on your application what editing help you're looking for.
How soon can I get my book published?
It all depends on the publishing package that works for you. All you need are completed files to move forward with the publishing process.
Depending on which option works best for you, we can have your book published anywhere from 3-8 months from now.
Where will my books be sold?
We offer worldwide online and print distribution of all our books printed through our Hybrid Publishing services.
This includes common retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookstop, and more. Plus, our books are made available to brick-and-mortar bookstores in the US and Canada.
As an author using our hybrid services, you'll receive 1-year of complementary distribution for your book and can elect to add additional time for an ongoing monthly distribution fee after your first year.
What's the royalty percentage authors receive?
Authors who select the Hybrid Publishing Path will receive a 65% royalty of all net receipts from books sold through our online and print distribution channels. This includes books purchased from third-party wholesalers and major retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
How can I get my book printed?
It's never been easier to print your book using our hybrid publishing services.
Once you sign-up, we'll work with you to create a custom ISBN for both a paperback and ebook version of your story that you can apply to your final print files needed to send to our Publishing Specialists.
From there, our specialists will look closely at your file to make sure it turns out as planned and work with our distribution team to get your book ready for sale.
Who owns the copyright of my book?
No matter which publishing path you choose, as the author, you'll retain sole copyright to your book. We will only own the ISBN of the story to be published under the BiblioKid Publishing label.
However, if you choose for us to hold an illustration contract for you, we will retain the copyright for the illustrations until your publishing contract with us concludes. At the conclusion of your contract, the illustration contract will then transfer to you.
What kind of paper is used for book pages in hybrid published books?
At BiblioKid Publishing, we believe in only creating books of top quality that's found in traditionally published books.
That's why all our paperback books are printed on the highest quality 70# paper stock. Because your readers should have a wonderful experience as they page through your book.
What if I need help finding an illustrator or creating the illustrations?
We will find your illustrator for you! Then, we'll walk you through each step of the illustration process so you feel confident in the book you're creating.
Plus, our authors get full review on sketches, colored images, and final print files before anything is sent to print.
Will I get marketing help with my book?
While marketing is the author's responsibility, we provide you with everything you need to have a successful book launch.
Including a customizable Book Marketing Outline, online training on the best strategy for a successful book launch, two professional sites for review, course access to Kidlit Launch School, and more!
Plus, we will send you award and eBlast opportunities throughout the year to get your book in front of booksellers and librarians across the country.
How much does it cost to work with BiblioKid Publishing?
At BiblioKid Publishing, we want to make it both fast and affordable for you to make your publishing dreams possible.
That's why we offer 3 publishing paths with monthly payment options. See our pricing options here to choose the best path for you.
What if I miss a payment on the payment plan or fail to make my payment?
While we do offer flexible pricing to help make your publishing plans easier to obtain, we do require payments in full to maintain access to our publishing services.
If you're unable to complete your payment, or your payment fails, you will have 30 days to reinstate your payment before your publishing contract will be cancelled. And you must have completed all of your payments successfully in order to send your book to print.
What if I have multiple books I want to publish?
That's fantastic news! At BiblioKid Publishing, we're an advocate for more children's stories on bookshelves, and we love an author with a series.
Plus, as a repeat author with us, we offer you a discount on all our services so you can see yourself published for as many ideas that you'd like to create.
