Let’s Get Your Children’s Book Moving in the Right Direction
Finishing your children’s book is a huge accomplishment. But… once your picture book or chapter book manuscript is ready for publishing, a new kind of overwhelm begins.
You might be wondering:
- How do I find and work with an illustrator?
- What size should my book be?
- How do I format it correctly?
- Do I need ISBNs
- Should I use Amazon KDP, IngramSpark—or both?
- Will I be able to upload the publish-ready files myself?
- How do I make sure my book looks professional—not self-published?
These aren’t small decisions. And getting them wrong can lead to a book that doesn’t meet your expectations or the readers, and costs much more than expected.
That’s where I come in…
I’m Karen Cioffi, and I help children’s authors take their completed picture book or chapter book manuscripts and turn them into professionally published books, without guesswork, frustration, or wasted time or costs.
Think of me as your self-publishing guide and project manager, helping you navigate every step and make the right decisions along the way.
START HERE: Choose the option below that best fits where you are right now, and I’ll guide you from there.
OPTION 1: FULL SERVICE PUBLISHING SUPPORT/GUIDANCE
This is hand-holding, step-by-step specific and personalized support from illustrations to formatting, to publishing ready files for uploading.
It includes:
• Illustration guidance
• Formatting and layout support
• Cover and design direction
• Advice on whether to use IngramSpark and KDP, or both
• ISBNs, barcodes, and metadata support
• Copyright and LCCN support
• Imprint setup support (if needed)
• Pricing, Returns, and Discount support for IngramSpark
• Paperback formatting & distribution
• eBook formatting & distribution
It also includes support on uploading your publishing-ready files for publication.
Best for: Authors who have a publishing-ready manuscript and want a smoother, fully supported process
Investment:
• $795-$1295
OPTION 2: DONE-FOR-YOU PUBLISHING
This goes beyond hand-holding. With Option 2, I do it all, with you in the loop throughout the process.
It includes:
-Illustration management
-Paperback formatting and layout
-eBook formatting and layout
-Cover and design (management, if needed)
-Advice on whether to use IngramSpark or KDP, or both
-ISBNs and barcodes advice or hands on, if needed
-Inputting metadata for all book formats
-Copyright and LCCN support
-Imprint setup (if needed)
-Pricing, Returns, and Discount support for IngramSpark
-Paperback distribution setup
-eBook distribution setup
-Backcover copy
-Publishing-ready files and uploading for publication
-Amazon book review
*It does not include having the illustrations created.
Best for: Authors who have a publishing-ready manuscript and already have the book’s illustrations, and want to simply hand everything over to a book publishing manager to publish it.
Investment: $1495-$1,795
OPTION 3: PREMIUM SOUP-TO-NUTS SELF-PUBLISHING
This includes everything in Option 2, plus hiring the illustrator best suited for your project and the cost of illustrations, including the cover. It also includes the rights to the illustrations.
Investment: $2,500-$5,500+
Best for: Authors who have a publishing ready manuscript, but aren’t sure how to find, hire, and work with an illustrator.
Every children’s book project is different, and costs can vary depending on:
• Illustration needs and choices
• Book category, length, and format
• Book cover choices
• Design complexity
You’ll receive clear guidance and options based on your specific project—so there are no surprises.
OPTION 4: IDEA TO MANUSCRIPT TO PUBLISHING
This takes you from a story idea, outline, or draft to a professionally written and published book.
Investment: Email me at kcioffiventrice@gmail for a quote.
• Writing: Depends on the story category, word count, and condition of content.
• Publishing: Depends on the Option.
Final note: Whichever Option you choose, you keep 100% of all net sales from your book.
EMAIL ME AT KCIOFFIVENTRICE@GMAIL.COM TO DISCUSS THE OPTION YOU’RE INTERESTED IN OR IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION.