Books N Ink Publishing
Children's Book Services
Writing for children is the hardest short-form writing there is. Every word has to earn its place, every page turn has to surprise, and every illustration has to say something the text does not. Our children’s writers, illustrators and typesetters build picture books, early readers and chapter books that hold up to the hundredth bedtime reading.
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Why Authors Choose Us
Illustration And Storytelling Under One Roof
Most children’s authors lose months coordinating a freelance writer, a separate illustrator and a formatter who has never laid out a full-bleed spread. We keep all three in the same room.
Art direction that stays on-model
Your hero looks like the same child on page 4 and page 30 because we lock character sheets before production starts.
Genuine age-appropriateness
Vocabulary, sentence length, themes and type size are matched to a real reading level, not guessed at.
Read-aloud tested text
Every manuscript is read out loud before approval, because a picture book lives or dies on the parent’s tongue.
Print files that pass first time
Correct bleed, CMYK conversion, spine width and 300 DPI art — verified against a physical proof.
Age Categories
Every Reading Stage, Properly Specified
Word counts, page counts and type sizes are not preferences they are industry expectations that decide whether a bookseller, teacher or parent takes your book seriously.
Ages 0-3
Board Books
Chunky pages, high-contrast art, single concepts per spread and rounded corners. We design to durable board specs and keep vocabulary to nouns and sounds a toddler can echo back.
Ages 3–7
Picture Books
The classic 32-page read-aloud. We map your text to a page-turn plan so every spread earns a surprise, and the illustrations carry half of the storytelling.
Ages 5–8
Early Readers
Controlled vocabulary, short sentences, generous leading and a larger type size. Built so a child can finish a book alone for the first time and feel proud of it.
Ages 7–10
Chapter Books
Short chapters, recurring characters and spot illustrations every few pages to keep momentum. Perfect for series building and school library sales.
Ages 8–12
Middle Grade
Real emotional stakes handled age appropriately, with sensitivity reading available and cover art that competes on the same shelf as the big imprints.
Ages 3–12
Educational & Activity
Workbooks, colouring books, alphabet and counting titles, faith-based lessons and social-emotional learning books with printable-friendly layouts.
Our Children's Book Services
Everything Your Picture Book Needs
Pick the full package or only the pieces you’re missing. Nothing is bundled in that your book does not need.
Children's Ghostwriting
Have the idea but not the rhyme scheme? Our children's writers develop your concept into a page-turn-ready manuscript with reading-level control, rhythm, repetition and a satisfying ending.
Custom Illustration
Watercolour, digital painting, flat vector, crayon-texture, 3D render or classic line-and-wash. You approve a style sample and character turnaround before full production begins.
Character Design & Model Sheets
Your hero is drawn from multiple angles with expression sheets, so the character stays perfectly on-model across every spread and across future books in the series.
Layout & Typesetting
Text placed in safe zones, never trapped in the gutter, sized for read-aloud, with dyslexia-friendly font options and full-bleed spreads prepared correctly for print.
Print Production
CMYK conversion, 300 DPI checks, bleed and spine calculation for hardcover, paperback and board formats plus a physical proof reviewed before your book goes live.
Publishing & Promotion
Amazon KDP and IngramSpark setup, school and library metadata, read-aloud video trailers, teacher guides and launch-day social kits for parents' groups.
Illustration Styles
Choose The Look Before We Draw A Page
Pick the full package or only the pieces you’re missing. Nothing is bundled in that your book does not need.
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Watercolour Storybook
Soft washes and gentle edges timeless, bedtime-ready and forgiving on cheaper paper stocks.
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Bold Digital Cartoon
Saturated colour and thick outlines that stay legible in thumbnails on Amazon and on a classroom projector.
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Flat Vector Modern
Geometric, clean and contemporary a strong fit for STEM, counting and concept books.
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Textured Crayon & Collage
Handmade warmth with paper grain and pencil strokes, popular for emotional and diversity-led stories.
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Semi-Realistic Painterly
Rich, cinematic art for folklore, faith-based stories and older picture-book readers.
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Whimsical Line & Wash
Loose ink lines with light colour — expressive, humorous and perfect for chapter book spot art.
From Idea To Bookshelf
Our Children's Book Process
Eight checkpoints, each one approved by you before the next begins.
01
Story Consultation
We agree on age band, word count, page count, moral or takeaway, and the series potential of your idea.
02
Manuscript & Page Map
Your text is written or edited and split across spreads with an illustration brief written for every page.
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Style Samples
Two to three illustration directions are produced so you can choose the look before full art begins.
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Character Turnarounds
Heroes and supporting cast are locked in with model sheets, colour palettes and expression sets.
05
Sketch Storyboard
Rough black-and-white spreads let you fix composition and pacing before anything is coloured.
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Final Art & Color
Full-colour spreads are delivered in batches with two revision rounds included at every stage.
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Typesetting & Proofing
Text is placed, proofread again in position, and a physical proof copy is checked for colour and trim.
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Publish & Launch
Files upload to your retailer accounts, metadata targets parents and educators, and promotion begins.
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Why Choose Us
Books N Ink Publishing for Your Children's Book?
Creating a successful children’s book requires more than a great story it takes expert writing, captivating illustrations, professional design, and seamless publishing. At Books N Ink Publishing, we provide all of these services under one roof, making the publishing process simple, efficient, and stress-free.
Our experienced team creates age-appropriate stories, custom illustrations, print-ready layouts, and high-quality publishing files that meet industry standards. You stay involved at every stage, retain 100% ownership and royalties, and receive dedicated support from concept to publication.
Why Authors Choose Us
- Complete children’s book services in one place
- Professional writers, illustrators, and designers
- Age-specific storytelling and engaging illustrations
- Print-ready and eBook-ready publishing files
- 100% copyright ownership and royalty retention
- Transparent process with dedicated project support
High-quality publishing for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and more
Why You Should Publish With Us
100% Royalties
We empower authors with complete control over their earnings by ensuring they retain 100% of their book royalties, allowing them to benefit fully from their publishing success.
Full Ownership
Authors retain complete rights and ownership of their work, giving them total control over their book’s content, design, and publishing decisions. Your story remains yours, with the freedom to manage its future opportunities.
24/7 Support
Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to answer your questions, provide updates, and guide you through every step of your publishing journey.
Publishing Solutions
We provide end-to-end publishing solutions, from editing and design to formatting, distribution, and marketing, ensuring your book receives the professional expertise it deserves.
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Publishing a book requires more than just a great story it requires expert editing, creative design, professional formatting, and careful attention to every detail. Our streamlined 8-step publishing process ensures your manuscript is refined, beautifully presented, and fully prepared for readers worldwide.