Book Production (Children's)
2024-2025
The Book Production process is a CLI program focused on editing and designing the manuscripts of authors who have completed two semesters of the Children's Book Publishing Class and are in the process of completing their manuscript.
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Book Production occurs over an eight-week period during both fall and spring semester. During this time, authors are expected to collaborate with and respond to the CLI Book Production Team within 24 hours.
At the end, authors will receive all design files (cover and interior), one printed proof of their book, and one final edit meeting (after the proof has been printed). Additionally, authors have the opportunity to pitch their work to publishers at CLI's annual conference in Los Angeles in June of each year. At the Author Draft, authors will have six minutes to pitch and read their work to the small presses in attendance for the chance to be published. Presses will receive a copy of an Author Draft Manuscript Excerpt (to be formatted during the semester) along with contact information of the authors they are interested in.
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We are excited to print your books so, if you are eligible, apply now!
What We Expect
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Students are expected to successfully complete two semesters of the Children's Book Publishnig Class and respond in a timely manner to the CLI Book Production designers within 48 hours.
What You'll Receive
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An assigned Proofreading Editor, a budget to work with an Illustrator from Fiverr of your choice, and a final review of your book with a member of the CLI Book Production team
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Access to Author Google folder with all files provided by illustrator and created by CLI for printing
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A printed proof of your book
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An opportunity to pitch your work to LA presses at the Author Draft
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*Please note that while a proof of your book is guaranteed, publication by a press is not.
Getting Started
Step Three
Complete your Season 10 Book Production Application. Reach out to bookproduction@
communitylit.org with any questions.
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Step Two
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Gather your book materials for submission using the Book Contents Checklist. Create an account on Fiverr & search for illustrators using Children's Book Catalog for reference and the Book Production Overview for guidance.
Step One
Learn about the CLI Application and Book Production process by reading the Children's Book Production Overview. You can also watch a video about the process.
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Spring 2023
Schedule-at-a-Glance
