A Word document with your story and all additional text (author bio, dedication, book summary for back cover, etc.) is just fine. Don't worry about the proper formatting because our company will do that for you. We will also send you our Illustration Request Sheet document to use as a guide.

Our team will edit a total of 1000 words for the entire story. You are also given a complimentary 500 words allowance for additional text to be included on the interior and/or exterior of your book (author bio, dedication, book summary for back cover, etc.). Anything outside of this allowance will cost an additional $125 per 1,000 words.

The entire process, from the time we receive your manuscript, generally takes 3-6 months. The timeline varies depending on the author. Authors who request fewer revisions and respond faster when it is time to review and approve illustrations will complete their books faster. Authors who need more time to review, respond, and approve illustrations will have a longer process. Some projects are completed in as little as 12 weeks.

Our process is set up to create illustrations that fit your vision. Before the illustrations are created, you will complete an illustration request sheet, which will allow you to explain, sketch, &/or provide examples of what you want illustrated for each page. We will then create concept sketches for you based on your explanations.

After you review the sketches, we will create the actual illustrations. You will be able to request unlimited revisions during the revision period of each phase. The revision period is your opportunity to adjust colors, facial features, hairstyles, etc. so that we can make the illustrations fit your vision.

Additionally, during the first 30 days of your project, if you are unsatisfied for any reason, you may request a refund.

Authors have the option of paying 50% upfront and 50% after the completion of their illustrations. No other payment plans are available.

Donnie and Shamirrah are a husband and wife who founded DG Self-Publishing together to help authors achieve their dreams of becoming published authors. The couple assembled a team of professionals in the children's book industry who work together to provide authors with high quality start-to-finish support through the entire self-publishing process. Donnie & Shamirrah love what they do and they love making their clients smile!

We don't create designs unless a 50% deposit is made to initiate the process. We do this for the security and peace of mind of both parties.