A 32 page picture book may have fewer than a thousand words, but every one of them has to earn its place. Page turns, reading level, font size, and the balance between text and art all shape how a child experiences the story. Our children's book team includes editors who work with age appropriate language, illustrators who can keep a character consistent across dozens of scenes, and designers who understand trim sizes and print limits for full color books.
You can come to us at any point. Some authors arrive with a manuscript and finished artwork and only need layout and publishing. Others have a story typed up and no idea where the pictures will come from. We price each project around what is actually left to do.
You get the editors, designers, and publishing know-how of a traditional house, but your book stays under your name and your control. You decide on the cover, the price, and where it sells.
Every project starts with a detailed consultation about your story, your readers and your goals. We get to know the book properly before writing, editing, or design begins, so the finished work reflects what you set out to say.
We do not take a share of your sales, and we never ask for your copyright or publishing rights. Every platform account is set up in your name, and the earnings go straight to you.
You see the cost of each service before work starts. You approve every file before anything is published, and you always know what stage your book is at.
A dedicated project manager keeps your schedule on track and replies when you have a question. If something on our side runs late, you hear it from us first.
We publish your book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo. We also set it up with IngramSpark, so bookstores and libraries in many countries can order copies.
We can help build your author brand and plan your launch. That covers social media, Amazon ads, A+ Content, author pages, and press features, all aimed at the readers most likely to buy your book.
Publishing a children's book involves more people and more files than most books. Here is how we keep the process clear.
Your story, characters, and illustrations belong to you once the project is paid in full, including the right to use them in future books and merchandise.
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Changes are easiest at the sketch stage, so we get your approval there first. That saves time and keeps the final art close to what you pictured.
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A single project manager handles your book from start to finish and tells you what is due, when, and from whom.
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We do not take a share of your sales. Earnings from each platform are paid into your own account.
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Children's books sell in more formats than most authors expect. We can publish your book as a paperback, a hardcover, and a fixed layout eBook that keeps each illustration in place on a tablet screen. We set up listings on Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble Press, Apple Books, and Kobo, and distribute print editions through IngramSpark so bookstores, schools, and libraries can order copies. Tell us where you want your book to be available, and we will set up the right channels. Reach out to The American Book Services to talk through formats for your book.
Start ProjectChildren notice when a character's shirt changes color halfway through a book. Our illustrators start with a character sheet that fixes each character's features, outfits, and expressions before any scene is drawn. You approve rough sketches for every spread, then color finals, so the finished art never comes as a surprise. If you are planning a series, we keep those character sheets on file so book two matches book one. Send us your story, and we will suggest an illustration style that suits it.
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Plenty of good children's stories never make it past a notebook because the author does not know how to turn them into a real book. The American Book Services handles the editing, illustration, layout, and publishing, so your story becomes something a child can hold. If you have a story ready, or even just a strong idea, share it with us. We will read it, give you honest feedback, and show you what it would take to publish it well.
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Our writers, editors, proofreaders, and designers have worked on novels, memoirs, nonfiction, children’s books, business titles, and academic writing. Every project is different, and we treat it that way, matching each book with people who know its genre and its readers. On the visual side, our illustrators and cover designers make sure each book looks as good as it reads, in print and online. Take a look at some of the books we have worked on.
Most authors end up juggling an editor, a designer, and a publisher, each with their own timeline. At The American Book Services, one team handles it all. That covers writing support, editing, proofreading, covers, illustrations, formatting, publishing, and promotion. You pick what your book needs and skip what it does not. You approve every step; your book is published under your name, and every royalty it earns goes straight to you.
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At The American Book Services, we offer a complete range of writing and editing services, including book writing, ghostwriting, fiction writing, developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Our writers and editors work closely with you at every stage, from the first outline to the final proofread, so your manuscript is polished, consistent, and ready for publication.
At The American Book Services, our design and illustration services include custom cover design, full print wraps with spine and back cover, interior formatting for print and eBook, and original illustrations such as character art, maps, and graphics. Every design is built to your genre and prepared to the exact specifications of your printer and retailers.
Yes. At The American Book Services, you keep 100% of the rights to your book, including your manuscript, cover, and artwork, and you make the final decisions on content, pricing, and distribution. We do not take any share of your royalties. All earnings are paid by the platforms directly into your own account.
At The American Book Services, timelines depend on the services your book needs. A finished manuscript that only needs editing, design, and publishing setup is completed much faster than a book written from scratch, which typically takes several months. Before any work begins, we give you a clear schedule with a date for every stage.
At The American Book Services, pricing depends on the services you choose, the length of your book, and the level of work involved. We do not force you into fixed packages, so you pay only for what your book actually needs. You receive a detailed written quote before work begins, with no hidden fees.
Yes. At The American Book Services, nothing is published without your approval. You review and sign off on your outline, edits, cover design, and final proofs, and a dedicated project manager keeps you informed and answers your questions throughout the process.
