{"id":135,"date":"2025-05-27T09:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:38:32","slug":"how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Illustrate a Children\u2019s Book: Step-by-Step Artist Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"1070\">Illustrating a children\u2019s book is a deeply rewarding and creatively rich experience. It&#8217;s not just about drawing cute characters\u2014it&#8217;s about visually interpreting a story in a way that sparks imagination and emotion in young readers. With over a decade of <a href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/category\/children\/\">experience illustrating children\u2019s books<\/a>, I\u2019ve learned that the best illustrations don\u2019t just complement the text\u2014they elevate it. In this guide, I\u2019ll walk you through my tried-and-true process, share personal anecdotes, and offer real-world tips to help you bring your own children\u2019s book to life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Action_Steps\" >Action Steps:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Know_Your_Audience\" >Know Your Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Develop_the_Characters\" >Develop the Characters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Action_Steps-2\" >Action Steps:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Design_the_Visual_Style\" >Design the Visual Style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Include\" >Include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Plan_the_Layout_and_Composition\" >Plan the Layout and Composition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Composition_Tips\" >Composition Tips:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Create_a_Dummy_Book_Mock-Up\" >Create a Dummy Book (Mock-Up)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Tools_I_Use\" >Tools I Use:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Why_it_Matters\" >Why it Matters:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Finalize_Your_Illustrations\" >Finalize Your Illustrations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Checklist\" >Checklist:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Review_and_Revise\" >Review and Revise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Tips\" >Tips:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Deliver_Final_Files\" >Deliver Final Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Expert_Tips_for_Aspiring_Illustrators\" >Expert Tips for Aspiring Illustrators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#1_How_do_I_start_illustrating_a_childrens_book\" >1: How do I start illustrating a children&#8217;s book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#2_What_tools_do_childrens_book_illustrators_use\" >2: What tools do children\u2019s book illustrators use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#3_How_many_illustrations_are_in_a_childrens_book\" >3: How many illustrations are in a children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#4_Do_I_need_a_specific_art_style_to_illustrate_childrens_books\" >4: Do I need a specific art style to illustrate children&#8217;s books?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#5_Can_I_illustrate_my_own_childrens_book\" >5: Can I illustrate my own children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/voxillustration.com\/blog\/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book\/#Final_Thoughts_Bring_Your_Story_to_Life\" >Final Thoughts: Bring Your Story to Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1461\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_by_Understanding_the_Story\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1461\">Start by Understanding the Story<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1654\">Every great illustration begins with a deep understanding of the story. I always start by reading the manuscript at least twice\u2014once for overall flow, and once to annotate key visual moments.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1913\"><strong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1674\">Personal Tip<\/strong>: When illustrating <em data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1715\">The Acorn Adventure<\/em>, I made a \u201cvisual map\u201d of key moments where emotions peaked\u2014fear, joy, curiosity\u2014and flagged those scenes for special visual treatment (e.g., a dramatic close-up or use of shadow to build tension).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1932\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Steps\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1931\">Action Steps<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1982\">Identify the story arc and key emotional beats.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2059\">Discuss tone and theme with the author, if you&#8217;re not the author yourself.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2124\">Take note of repeating elements that will require consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2159\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Your_Audience\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2159\">Know Your Audience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2300\">Children\u2019s illustrations vary significantly by age group. The style, level of detail, and use of white space should all be age-appropriate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 156px;\" width=\"778\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<thead data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2335\">\n<tr data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2335\">\n<th data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2314\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Age Group<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2335\" data-col-size=\"md\">Illustration Tips<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<tr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<td data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2390\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0\u20132 (Board Books)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2442\">Use bold lines, high contrast, and simple forms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<td data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2465\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3\u20135 (Picture Books)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2513\">Focus on expressive faces and clear actions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2589\">\n<td data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2536\" data-col-size=\"sm\">6\u20138 (Early Readers)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2589\">Add more detail; illustrations help explain text.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2836\">\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2836\"><strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2611\">Lesson Learned<\/strong>: In my early years, I once designed a spread for toddlers using a complex perspective shot\u2014it looked great, but was too visually dense for that age group. Now, I simplify designs for younger readers to avoid overstimulation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2875\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_the_Characters\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2875\">Develop the Characters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2990\">Some illustrators also use tools to\u00a0generate images with AI\u00a0during early concept exploration, not as final art, but to test poses, expressions, or style variations before committing to refined sketches.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3229\">\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3229\"><strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3008\">Case Study<\/strong>: For <em data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3032\">Pip the Squirrel<\/em>, I created over 50 sketches just to get his mischievous grin right. He needed to be both wild and endearing, so I exaggerated his oversized tail and used wide, expressive eyes to convey curiosity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3248\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Steps-2\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3247\">Action Steps<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3317\">Draw character sheets with different poses and facial expressions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3395\">Test the character in multiple scenes (e.g., running, crying, interacting).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3471\">Maintain consistency in size, clothing, and features throughout the book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3511\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_the_Visual_Style\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3511\">Design the Visual Style<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3674\">Your visual style should serve the story\u2019s tone. Will it be whimsical, realistic, or minimalist? Will you use digital tools or traditional media like watercolor?<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3892\">\n<p data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3892\"><strong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3695\">Technique Tip<\/strong>: In emotionally charged scenes, I often shift the palette to cooler blues and purples, while warm scenes are drenched in yellows and oranges. This helps reinforce the emotional tone through color.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3906\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3905\">Include<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3947\">Mood boards or inspiration references.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3990\">Color palette guides for consistent use.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4096\">Discussion of perspective styles (eye-level = neutral, low angle = heroic, high angle = vulnerability).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4144\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_the_Layout_and_Composition\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4144\">Plan the Layout and Composition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4245\">Storyboarding is essential. Sketch thumbnails of each spread to test pacing and image-text balance.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4479\">\n<p data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4479\"><strong data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4260\">Example<\/strong>: In one book, I dedicated an entire double-page spread to the \u201cGrand Feast\u201d scene. I used white space strategically to make the overflowing food and laughter feel even more abundant, letting readers savor every detail.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4502\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_Tips\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4481\" data-end=\"4501\">Composition Tips<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4546\">Keep focal points away from gutter lines.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4600\">Vary close-ups and wide shots to add visual rhythm.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4664\">Ensure the layout flows naturally for page-turn anticipation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4671\" data-end=\"4710\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Dummy_Book_Mock-Up\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4710\">Create a Dummy Book (Mock-Up)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4712\" data-end=\"4879\">A dummy book is a full draft layout of all illustrations. This doesn\u2019t have to be polished\u2014rough sketches are fine\u2014but it helps reveal flow and design issues early on.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4897\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_I_Use\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4896\">Tools I Use<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4959\">Adobe InDesign or Affinity Publisher (for digital dummies).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"5008\">Hand-bound paper mock-ups for tactile reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5029\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_Matters\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5028\">Why it Matters<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5061\">Helps identify pacing issues.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5103\">Allows early author\/publisher feedback.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5106\" data-end=\"5141\">Can be used to pitch to publishers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5185\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finalize_Your_Illustrations\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5185\">Finalize Your Illustrations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5187\" data-end=\"5323\">This is where you bring everything to life. Whether you\u2019re working digitally or traditionally, finalize your high-res artwork with care.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5531\">\n<p data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5531\"><strong data-start=\"5327\" data-end=\"5345\">Lesson Learned<\/strong>: On one project, I finalized 32 pages of digital art before realizing I hadn\u2019t built in a bleed margin. I had to adjust each page\u2014lesson learned: always check publisher specs <strong data-start=\"5521\" data-end=\"5530\">first<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5547\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5546\">Checklist<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5577\">300 dpi resolution minimum.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5606\">CMYK color mode for print.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5609\" data-end=\"5645\">Include bleed, trim, and safe zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5679\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_and_Revise\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5658\" data-end=\"5679\">Review and Revise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5773\">Revisions are part of the process. Don\u2019t take them personally\u2014it\u2019s how great books are made.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5775\" data-end=\"6002\">\n<p data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"6002\"><strong data-start=\"5777\" data-end=\"5791\">True Story<\/strong>: I once illustrated a character who wore red shoes, but accidentally drew blue ones in two spreads. A vigilant editor spotted it during final review. Since then, I always do a final \u201ccharacter continuity\u201d pass.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6013\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6012\">Tips<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6016\" data-end=\"6044\">Get fresh eyes on your work.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6107\">Ask beta readers (especially parents and kids) for feedback.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6169\">Review for consistency in lighting, scale, and backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"6176\" data-end=\"6205\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deliver_Final_Files\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6182\" data-end=\"6205\">Deliver Final Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6207\" data-end=\"6297\">Prepare your files according to publisher or printer guidelines. Typically, this includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"6300\" data-end=\"6338\">High-res print files (PDF, TIFF, PSD).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6341\" data-end=\"6378\">Cover, spine, and back cover designs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6381\" data-end=\"6434\">Endpapers, title page, dedication page (if required).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6436\" data-end=\"6520\">Back everything up and label clearly. 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