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Picture Book Publishing Made Easy!

What 1000 Storybooks Does

1000 Storybooks removes all the common barriers to publishing children’s picture books by doing EVERYTHING except write the first draft of the story!

All you have to do is send us a story, ideally 14-28 pages and 300-1,000 words in length in keeping with current industry standards, and we will get you from DRAFT to DONE. Once you’ve got a manuscript ready, we will provide…

  • Professional editing
  • Book cover design
  • Custom, full-page, full-color illustrations that are hand-crafted by a real, human, artist (no AI ever!)
  • Book formatting for publishing in three formats: eBook, paperback, and hardcover
  • An assortment of additional goodies and graphics depending on the package you choose

The finished files will be ready to publish via KDP (Amazon) and Ingramspark for sale worldwide!

Our Work So Far...

Below is a wide variety of books that we’ve illustrated in some of the most popular categories. Don’t see one that looks like what you’re envisioning for yours? Fear not! With more than a dozen illustrators on staff, we can achieve just about any look you desire for your special book… 

The best Part !

The best part is that the finished product will be of truly professional quality, and won’t break the bank! Our publishing packages start at just $1,000!

The typical cost for this level of work is $3,000-10,000! Yikes!

And even at the high prices that you’ll find elsewhere, you’ll likely still have to split the royalties from sales of your book with the illustrator.

At 1000 Storybooks, you will be the sole owner and copyright holder of the finished product, and you won’t have to share royalties with anyone! EVER! There is no monster at the end of the book!

Search all you want. There is nothing on the planet even CLOSE to the value of 1000 Storybooks!

What Customers are Saying!

“It was a very smooth and professional process developing our first illustrated children’s book, A Day at Shea with 1000 Storybooks. Phyllis was a communicative project manager. The illustrations were exactly what we had in mind. I would highly recommend their services. The cover was so eye-catching that we made Amazon’s bestsellers and new releases lists during our book launch week! “

Christina and Eddie Sledge

A Day at Shea

“1000Storybooks helped make my vision for my first illustrated children’s book come to life! They are affordable, the process is smooth, and the team responsive. Parents and children alike enjoy the colorful and expressive illustrations. I learned a lot through the process and hope to create with 1000Storybooks again soon!”

Lisa Hutcheson, Author

"Eww! There's a Bug in My Shoe!"

“Working with 1000 Storybooks was a great decision! I was really impressed with the consistently quick responses from the team. They really seemed to listen to me throughout the process and the final result was really easy to make into a published book. I would definitely work with 1000 Storybooks again!”

Jen Lis, Author

How To Send Your Brother To Kindergarten

“Illustrating my children’s book with 1000 Storybooks was a collaborative process. Though there were a few bumps, they helped bring my vision to life with vibrant, heartfelt illustrations, and the final artwork captured the heart of the story. I’m proud of how it all came together.”

Natasha Gonzales, Author

"El Monstruo Mentiroso"

“This is my first experience with writing a children’s story. Being a mother and grandmother, I wanted to write a story for children on kindness. My sweet dog and the heron who visited our yard daily inspired me to write this story. I had no experience and didn’t know where to start. I found 1000 Storybooks through a friend group. 1000 Storybooks was wonderful to work with and made the process from paper to book seamless. I loved my project manager, Phyllis, who was so helpful and great to work as well as Matt. My book turned out super and I love the illustrations.”

Cindy Deakyne, Author

Lily & Hank

“I am 12 years old, and published my first illustrated children’s book! My Dad paid the bill, and then I worked directly with the team at 1000 Storybooks. Phyllis was my project manager and made everything easy for me. I was so excited when we received the first editions. It was a great experience!”

Isabella Brehm, Author

"Randy the Book Crook"

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Our Publishing Packages

Our services are broken down into three packages: The Storybook Package, the Picture Book Package, and the Picture Book Plus Package…

Storybook Package

Our standard $1,000 Storybook Package includes one round of professional editing, up to 14 pages of full-color, full-page illustration in a traditional “storybook” layout (text on the left side, accompanying illustration on the right), and all the finished and fully formatted files to publish in 3 formats: eBook, paperback, and hardcover.

  • Who is this package best for?

    If you’re on a tight budget or your book is on the longer side (600-1,000 words) and geared towards slightly older children (6 years and older), the Storybook Package is the perfect choice.

  • Average time to completion:

    12 weeks

Picture Book Package

Our standard $1,500 Picture Book Package includes one round of professional editing, up to 28 pages of full-color, full-page illustration in a traditional “picture book” layout (illustration on every page with text overlay), and all the finished and fully formatted files to publish in 3 formats: eBook, paperback, and hardcover.

  • Who is this package best for?

    If you’re wanting to publish a classic, illustration-heavy 32-page picture book geared towards the prime picture book audience (ages 3-6), and you don’t need any extra bells and whistles, the Picture Book Package is the perfect choice.

  • Average time to completion:

    14 weeks

Picture Book Plus Package

Our premium $2,000 Picture Book Plus Package includes one round of professional editing, up to 28 pages of full-color, full-page illustration in a traditional “picture book” layout (illustration on every page with text overlay), all the finished and fully formatted files to publish in 3 formats: eBook, paperback, and hardcover, and a variety of valuable extras including: A+ Content for your Amazon sales page, 3D and social media images, up to 2 foreign language versions (you provide the text), ad graphics, social media banners, coloring page design, custom bookmark, and even complimentary t-shirt, tote bag, plushie, and other merch designs upon request!

  • Who is this package best for?

    If you’re serious about publishing and marketing your picture book, driving paid traffic to your Amazon sales page, and building a powerful brand around your book, the Picture Book Plus Package is the perfect choice.

  • Average time to completion:

    16 weeks

180-Day Money Back Guarantee

Love it or Your Money Back!

If you’re unhappy with how your book is progressing, are unsatisfied in any way with the finished product, or have to cancel your project for any reason–rest easy knowing that we offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee on all of our publishing packages up to 180 days after your original purchase!

Start Your Book Now

Ready to partner up with the most economical AND adorable all-inclusive picture book illustration service in the galaxy? Shop from one of our three packages below that best matches your needs, and we’ll get to work making your picture book dreams a reality! Don’t know which package is right for you or have custom needs? Call us at our toll free number at the top of the page, and let’s discuss!

Available Packages

Storybook

Picture Book

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eBook cover JPG
Interior eBook manuscript ePub
KDP paperback cover PDF
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Interior print manuscript PDF
100% author rights and ownership
One round of editing
Unlimited revisions
Up to 14 full-page, full-color illustrations
Up to 28 full-page, full-color illustrations
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3D graphic
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Ad graphics as needed
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STORYBOOK

$ 1,000
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  • 1 round of professional editing:
  • Illustrations: Up to 14 full-color, full-page
  • Layout Style: Storybook layout (text on left, illustration on right)
  • Publishing Formats: eBook, paperback, hardcover
  • Best For: Tight budgets; 600–1,000 word books; ages 6+
  • Time to Complete: 12 weeks
  • Extras: ❌
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PICTURE BOOK

$ 1,500
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  • 1 round of professional editing:
  • Illustrations: Up to 28 full-color, full-page
  • Layout Style: Picture book layout (illustration on every page with text overlay)
  • Publishing Formats: eBook, paperback, hardcover
  • Best For: Classic 32-page picture books; ages 3–6
  • Time to Complete: 14 weeks
  • Extras: ❌
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PICTURE BOOK +

$ 2,000
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  • 1 round of professional editing:
  • Illustrations: Up to 28 full-color, full-page
  • Layout Style: Same as Picture Book Package
  • Publishing Formats: eBook, paperback, hardcover
  • Best For: Authors who want marketing, Amazon traffic, branding, and full promo support
  • Time to Complete: 16 weeks
  • Extras: A+ Amazon content, 3D + social images, 2 foreign language versions, ad graphics, and much more.
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Need Financing?

Buy your publishing packages in 5, interest-free monthly payments with our convenient “Pay in 5” option. No credit check required or annoying application, just select your desired package below and pay in 5 monthly installments! That’s $200/month for the Storybook Package, $300/month for the Picture Book Package, and $400/month for the Picture Book Plus Package. The monthly charge will automatically cancel after the 5th payment has been received.

Note: No discounts apply when using the Pay in 5 option

Storybook

Picture Book

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Write Your Draft with us!

Don’t have a draft done yet? Good! We have an amazing weekend picture book writing workshop that we run once per month, where you literally get to write with a professional children’s book editor and author there with you in real time. At the end of the weekend workshop, your draft will be written more quickly and much better than you could have ever done on your own. And when you finish a draft, you’ll get a coupon that you can come back and use here to save 10% on your publishing package purchase! Also included is a great 1-hour crash course on the basics of picture book writing and publishing that you don’t want to miss! Visit www.picturebookworkshop.com to register for one of our upcoming workshops, and use coupon code EMILY to save $100 at checkout!

FAQ

General & Services

What exactly does 1000 Storybooks do?

We remove the barriers to publishing children's books! We take your manuscript (draft) and handle everything needed to get it "done." This includes professional editing, custom illustration, cover design, and formatting. We deliver publish-ready files for you to upload to Amazon (KDP) and IngramSpark in three formats: paperback, hardcover, and eBook.

Do you use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to create the illustrations?

Absolutely not. We are proud to say that every single illustration we create is hand-crafted by a real, human artist. We believe in the unique soul and creativity that only a human illustrator can bring to your story.

Who owns the rights and royalties to the book?

You do! Once the project is complete and paid for, you own 100% of the copyright and artwork. We do not take a percentage of your sales or royalties, and you are free to use the artwork for merchandise, marketing, or however else you see fit.

Do you illustrate chapter books or novels for older children?

Currently, we specialize exclusively in picture books (typically for ages 3–8). We stick to what we do best to ensure the highest quality for our authors.

What if I don’t have a finished story yet?

We can help with that! We host a monthly weekend picture book writing workshop where you work directly with professional editors to get from idea to finished draft. Plus, workshop graduates get a discount on our publishing packages! Visit www.picturebookworkshop.com to join, and use code EMILY to save $100.

The Illustration Process

Will I be able to communicate with the illustrator directly?

To protect our artists' time and focus (we want our illustrators illustrating!), all communication goes through your dedicated Project Manager. You can type or record detailed feedback, and we ensure it is relayed clearly to the illustration team. This also enhances our reliability if an illustrator gets sick, has an emergency, gets abducted by aliens, etc.. We have a full, written record of all communication so that another illustrator can step in and take over without missing a beat.

Will you provide multiple illustration samples?

We start with a few book cover concepts to establish the style. Our illustrators aim to nail the look on the first attempt, but if it's not quite right, we offer unlimited revisions until you love it. If a specific illustrator isn't clicking with your vision, we simply switch to a new artist.

Can I tell the illustrator what I want, or do they decide?

It is entirely up to you! You are welcome to provide detailed illustration notes for every page, or you can leave it to the illustrator’s creative judgment. We find a mix of your vision and their expertise usually yields the best results.

Do you design the back cover of the book?

Yes! This is the final step in the process. We will ask you for your book description (blurb), an author photo (optional), and a bio to create a beautiful back cover that matches the front.

Can my book be longer than 32 pages?

Yes! But we strongly recommend, especially if you are planning on self-publishing your work, NOT to exceed 32 pages. Full color printing costs for self-published authors using services like KDP and Ingramspark are extremely high, and books longer than 32 pages will require an uncompetitive price point above $20 for the hardcover just to break even. If you require more than 28 pages of illustration, we will charge an additional $40 per page–billed via custom invoice upon delivery of all your final files.

Publishing & Printing

Do you print the books and send them to me?

We are a design agency, not a printer or publisher. We provide you with the professional, high-resolution files needed to print your book via "Print on Demand" services like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. This allows you to sell books worldwide without having to finance an initial print run and end up with a garage full of inventory.

Do I need an ISBN?

Yes, you will need two ISBN’s to sell your book online or in stores–one for the paperback version, and one for the hardcover version. You can get free ones from Amazon KDP (for Amazon sales only) and Ingramspark. The other option is to purchase your own universal ISBN’s from Bowker (in the US) or your country's ISBN agency.

Will my book be available in bookstores or libraries?

If you publish through IngramSpark (which we recommend for hardcovers), your book will be listed in the catalog that physical bookstores and libraries use to order books. While this doesn't guarantee your book will be on every shelf, it makes it available for them to order if requested.

Do you help with marketing?

Our "Picture Book Plus" package includes marketing assets like A+ Content for Amazon, ad graphics (for use at places like Bookbub), and 3D and social media images for websites and social media. For additional support, we can refer you to our partner agency, www.BookAds.co, upon completion of your project. BookAds is an ad creation and management service best suited for books that are established with plenty of reviews and getting daily sales, so you’ll have to start the fire before we can pour gasoline on it!

Pricing, Timeline & Policies

How long does the process take?

If revisions are minimal, a project can be finished in as little as 60 days. However, the average timeline—allowing for professional editing, feedback, and polishing—is typically 12 to 16 weeks depending on which package of ours that you purchased.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes! Our payment processor is Paypal, where you may be eligible to purchase our services with Paypal Credit. Another option is for us to send you a custom invoice for your project with installment payments due over a period of several months. We’re flexible and are happy to work with you to make your dream come true! For custom payment plans, write to us at: contact@1000storybooks.com

What is your refund policy?

We offer a generous 180-day 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you need to cancel your order for any reason, you can do so before the 180-day deadline from the date of your original purchase and receive a full refund!

Do you offer bulk discounts for a series?

Yes! The first book is standard price, but any subsequent book in a series receives a minimum 25% discount. Contact us for custom quotes on series larger than three books.

Our Story

1000 Storybooks was born from the highly-reputable book cover design service, 100 Covers. 100 Covers is known for providing stunning, publishing-house quality book cover design work for just 10-30% of the going rates. The quality to price ratio is unparalleled in the industry.

As 100 Covers grew and expanded into book cover illustration for children’s books, the vision for 1000 Storybooks became crystal clear.

Just as we made 100 Covers the best value in the industry by far, we knew we could do the exact same thing for authors looking to publish competitive children’s picture books.

1000 Storybooks was born and is run by Emily, daughter of 100 Covers CEO, Matt Stone! Emily watched the success of 100 Covers unfold from day 1 and brings the same vision for exceeding customer expectations on every project.

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