We help writers become authors
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What we do:
Founded by an illustrator with two decades of experience in animation and independent publishing, our work is rooted in a deep understanding of narrative flow visual storytelling. We approach each book as a complete narrative experience, where words and images are inseparable.We specialize in guiding authors, especially those new to the independent book space, through the often unseen architecture of self publishing. With a collaborative and thoughtful process, we help shape stories with clarity, intention, and heart, building not only stronger books, but more confident authors.Above all, we exist to give stories the care they deserve, and to give authors the confidence to share them with the world. One beautifully illustrated book at a time.
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Colleen C. Coggins is an illustrator passionate about bringing good stories to the world. Initially only offering illustration services, she found herself helping new authors in all other aspects of self-publishing as well, from developmental editing to the more technical aspects of preparing print-ready files, to the final uploading to different printing services and platforms.This is why she founded Children’s Picture Book Press, we don’t publish your books, but we do everything else to help you cross that finish line with your own two feet, and prepare you to launch your book.
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