The Gift of 60 Days.
Publishing a book can feel overwhelming, especially when you hit the “submit” button. What if you missed a typo? What if your back-cover copy doesn’t sound quite right? Here’s some good news: IngramSpark offers free revisions for 60 days after your book’s initial production date. That means you can update your interior or cover file without paying a fee during those first two months. After the 60-day window, a $25 fee applies for each new file upload.
Let the Turning the Page do the Work
Think of each page turn as a mini-cliffhanger. A pause, a surprise, or a shift in rhythm makes children eager to see what’s next.
Your story should “breathe” with the turning of pages.
Every Word should Earn Its Place
Picture books rarely stretch beyond 500–700 words.
Don’t crowd the story, let illustrations carry part of the load. Every word should earn its place. Trim your words until the text feels light, clear, and inviting.
Read it Aloud
Children’s books live in the ear as much as the eye. Reading your draft out loud helps you hear the rhythm. It helps to spot clunky phrases, and catch words that don’t flow.
If it makes you stumble, it will trip up your reader too. Smooth, musical text keeps children (and their parents) turning the page.