For a first-time author, the best choice kind of depends on how much support you realistically need, like editing and illustration, but also ISBN registration, printing, and how the book gets out to people. When you’re comparing a children’s book publishing company, I’d check more than the glossy page stuff, you know: the editing process, illustration rights, the whole book design, the actual print quality, what happens with royalties, distribution channels, and the fine print contract terms. One common mistake is going by price only, like “this is cheaper, so it must be better”, but then missing the rights side, or assuming marketing duties are handled automatically. So, when you’re comparing publishers, what single factor would you prioritize first: rights, support, or distribution?
For a first-time author, the best choice kind of depends on how much support you realistically need, like editing and illustration, but also ISBN registration, printing, and how the book gets out to people. When you’re comparing a children’s book publishing company, I’d check more than the glossy page stuff, you know: the editing process, illustration rights, the whole book design, the actual print quality, what happens with royalties, distribution channels, and the fine print contract terms. One common mistake is going by price only, like “this is cheaper, so it must be better”, but then missing the rights side, or assuming marketing duties are handled automatically. So, when you’re comparing publishers, what single factor would you prioritize first: rights, support, or distribution?
