The Packages
The Debut Run
The Debut Run of 1000 first-print copies is the perfect option for a first-time author looking to get a foot into the door of the competitive UK's children's literature market and present their imaginative creations to the world for the first ever time. 1000 copies- 1000 copies, 32 pages + cover, size up to 210mm x 210mm, paperback
- Full colour, 130gsm paper, gloss or matte laminate cover
- Professional editing, proofreading and design
- Choice of two cover designs
- 10 review copies sent out
- Feature in Little Steps online catalogue
- Feature in Little Steps printed catalogue
- Published under Little Steps imprint
- Distributed by our distributor to bookstores across the UK
- International Representation for foreign rights sales
£4,880 + VAT
The Recommended Run
The Recommended Run of 2000 first-print copies is ideal for those who are confident that young readers are busting to read their books. This package is perfect for established authors with a captive audience, looking to salvage their copyright from traditional publishers, keep a larger share of royalties and build their fanbase. With higher returns promised on cheaper printing costs, the option is also the obvious choice for an author with known demand for their book, looking to get a sizeable stock out to eager readers. Or if you just wish to take a punt on your book and save money on reprints, the Recommended Run will ensure greater exposure and presence in the market, bolstering your chances of getting sales and fans for the titles that lay ahead of you!- 2000 copies, 32 pages + cover, size up to 220mm x 300mm, paperback
- Full colour, 130gsm paper, gloss or matte laminate cover
- Professional editing, proofreading and design
- Choice of two cover designs
- Feature on front page of Little Steps’ website for 2 months
- 10 review copies sent out
- Feature in Little Steps’ printed catalogue
- Published under Little Steps’ imprint
- Distributed by our distributor to bookstores across the UK
- International representation for foreign rights sales
£6,950 + VAT
Digital and Print on Demand Package
This is an option for people who want to release their book digitally. It is also an option for those who want a small private collection of printed copies of their book and is perfect for gifts, family heirlooms and to inspect the final printed form before ordering a larger print run.- 10 copies printed in paperback
- Full colour, gloss or matte laminate cover
- Professional editing, proofreading and design
- An eBook created in the applicable format for your book
- ePUB format for Amazon Kindle
- eBook published under the Little Steps imprint with eBook distribution
£2210 + VAT
Chapter Book Packages
Little Steps can also be your partner in publishing a broad range of longer-form work, whether young adult novels and illustrated chapter books, memoirs and non-fiction, to feature your fantastical realms and futuristic exploits, or your specialised knowledge.- Usually sized 130x198mm, paperback
- Colour or B&W on woodfree, matte, or bulky (classic paperback) stock, gloss or matte laminate cover
- Professional editing, proofreading and design
- Choice of two cover designs
- 10 review copies sent out
- Feature in Little Steps printed catalogue
- Published under Little Steps imprint
- Distributed by our distributor to bookstores across the UK
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Extras
Have a book idea that doesn't fit the package? We can do everything from board books to pop ups, and have finishes that range from glow in the dark to scratch-n-sniff. So for advice or pricing on how to make your book POP, just get in touch!
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