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In the last 20 months, ive made the switch from traditional publishing to an independent publishing company, with 20 titles available. We can publish your work in ebook, paperback and audiobook formats in 90 days or less assuming your manuscript is fully edited and ready to go. Excerpted from the book the business of writing for children, shepard publications, 2000. Scbwi frequently asked questions society of childrens book. Childrens publishing empowers parents and guardians with advice on early childhood to young adulthood, as well as provides creative writing and illustration techniques. If you would like your manuscript for children or young adults to be considered, please take a. Our childrens books are wellloved by young readers and parents alike.
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