: Re: Sending a children's book manuscript to an agent or publisher with illustrations I've written a children's story and had it illustrated. It's a picture book. I've heard that publishers prefer

@Frith254

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Calling agents/publishers before sending your stuff is a good idea. Especially when you have questions how you should submit your stuff.

Normally the homepages contain hints how you should send your manuscript. Some people like email, some like snail mail. I would stick to what they describe on their homepage, even though there are enough successful examples where people ignore these guidelines willfully. So that's up to you.

If you call them (what I think you should), be prepared for their questions. It's a pitch as you said. You must be able to explain your book in two/three sentences. Short and informative. Don't talk for minutes without breathing. Give them the opportunity to ask their questions.

Probably they will not be happy, that it is already published (digitally). I assume it shouldn't be a stopper, if you only gave a few copies to friends. But they will tell you that.

Good luck.

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