Bring your story to life on every page

A full picture book typically takes several weeks to a few months, depending on the number of illustrations, complexity of the style and how quickly feedback is given at each stage. Character design and storyboarding happen first, and getting those right early keeps the final artwork stage moving smoothly.

Rights are agreed clearly in your contract before work starts. For most self-publishing authors we transfer the rights needed to publish, print and market the book. If you plan merchandise, animation or licensing, tell us at the start so the agreement covers those uses as well.

Yes. We set up illustrations and covers with the correct trim size, bleed, resolution and colour settings for your chosen platform, including Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and traditional printers. We can also supply files suitable for eBook formats, so your book looks right in print and on screen.

Revisions are built into each stage: character design, sketches, colour artwork and cover. Making changes at sketch stage is quick and keeps costs predictable, so we encourage detailed feedback early. The exact number of revision rounds is set out in your proposal, so there are no surprises later.

Cost depends mainly on the number of illustrations, whether they are full spreads, single pages or small spot images, the level of detail in the chosen style, and whether you need a cover and character development. A short picture book in a simple style differs greatly from a detailed illustrated chapter book, so we quote after reviewing your manuscript.

Yes. We share samples across a range of styles, from watercolour and pencil to bold digital and collage-inspired looks, and help you choose based on your story, your readers' age and your market. A short style test of one character or scene can confirm the direction before full illustration begins, which avoids surprises later.

Yes. Picture books need text placed carefully within the artwork, using fonts and spacing suited to young readers. We can design the full interior layout, the front and back cover and the spine, then prepare print-ready files. Keeping illustration and layout with one team means page turns and text placement are planned together from the start.

Yes. Character sheets and a style guide created for your first book keep characters, colours and settings consistent across later titles, even when production happens months apart. Series consistency helps young readers recognise your books instantly and strengthens your presence on the shelf, so we plan for it from the beginning if a series is likely.