Your Story Deserves to Be Shared With the World
At Purple Diamond Press, we partner with passionate authors to transform meaningful children’s book manuscripts into professionally published books. From editing and illustration to national distribution and marketing, we’re with you every step of the journey.
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Why Publish With Us
Award-Winning Quality
Beautifully designed books created to meet professional publishing standards. Every format available to reach a wider audience.
Long-Term Partnership
We don’t just publish books—we help authors build lasting journeys. Every project receives individual attention because no two stories—or authors.
National Distribution
With our partnership with IPG, your book has the opportunity reach major retailers, wholesalers, libraries, schools, and bookstores.
What’s Included in Your Publishing Journey
Every book is unique, but every Purple Diamond Press author receives professional guidance from manuscript to publication. Our publishing selections are designed to provide the tools, expertise, and support needed to bring your children’s book to life.
Project Management
We’ll guide you through every stage of the publishing process, keeping your project organized, on schedule, and moving toward publication.
Editorial Guidance
Work directly with a professional children’s book editor to strengthen your manuscript while preserving your voice and the heart of your story.
Custom Illustrations
We carefully match your project with a talented illustrator whose style best fits your vision. Authors collaborate directly with their illustrator throughout the creative process.
Book Design
From cover design to interior formatting, we create a polished book that meets industry standards for both print and digital publication.
Global Distribution
All titles receive worldwide distribution through our distribution partner, Independent Publishers Group (IPG), making your book available through major retailers, wholesalers, libraries, and bookstores.
Marketing & Launch Support
Receive guidance, promotional resources, launch recommendations, and strategies to help introduce your book to readers. We encourage every author to actively participate in marketing their own work.
Publishing Essentials
Your publishing package includes the professional publishing elements needed to prepare your book for the marketplace, including industry-standard identifiers and metadata.
A Collaborative Partnership
We work with our authors—not for them. Every decision is made collaboratively to ensure your book reflects your vision while meeting professional publishing standards.
Three Publishing Experiences. One Commitment to Quality.
Every author’s goals are different, which is why we offer three publishing experiences built around the same commitment to excellence. During your publishing evaluation, YOU can choose the experience that best aligns with your manuscript and publishing goals.
No hidden fees. No unnecessary upselling. Just professional guidance and a collaborative publishing experience.
Your Publishing Process
From your first submission to publication and distribution, Purple Diamond Press will guide you through each stage of the process while keeping your voice and vision at the heart of your book.
Submit Your Application & Manuscript
Complete our online application and upload your children's book manuscript. This helps us learn about your story, your goals, and whether your project may be a good fit for Purple Diamond Press.
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Receive Your Publishing Evaluation
Within 14 days, you will receive an evaluation email letting you know whether your manuscript has been accepted. If accepted, the email will include the chosen publishing path, package information, and next steps.
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Review & Sign Your Publishing Agreement
Accepted authors will receive a standard publishing agreement outlining the services, responsibilities, royalties, timeline, and payment terms. Your project officially begins once the agreement is signed and the required payment is received. Flexible monthly payment plans through Affirm are available for qualified applicants.
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Create Your Book
You will move through editing, illustration, cover design, interior formatting, proofreading, and production with direct collaboration and guidance from our publishing team. Our goal is to preserve the heart and voice of your story while helping you produce a professional, high-quality children's book.
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Publish, Distribute & Promote
Once your book is complete, we prepare it for publication, launch, and distribution. Our titles receive global distribution through Independent Publishers Group, and authors are expected to actively participate in marketing, events, outreach, and reader engagement.
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Choose Your Publishing Experience
Select the perfect package to bring your book to life
Standard Publishing Experience
Everything needed to professionally publish and distribute your children’s book.
- Publishing project management
- Professional editor matching and direct collaboration with your editor
- Access to our vetted network of professional children’s book illustrators
- Professional interior book formatting
- ISBN assignment
- Barcode generation
- Copyright page preparation
- Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) application
- Professional metadata creation
- eBook formatting
- Eligible for our Premium Offset Hardcover Program
- Worldwide distribution through Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
- 1-month NetGalley listing
- 1 Readers' Favorite review submission
- Marketing plan
- Dedicated author landing page of your own
- Author profile on the Purple Diamond Press website
- 5 Complimentary Author Copies (Paperback)
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Professional Publishing Experience
Expanded visibility and professional review support for authors preparing a stronger launch.
- Everything in Standard
- One professional trade review submission (ie. Kirkus)
- Enhanced promotional materials
- Social media launch plan
- Author launch resources
- Priority publishing schedule
- Additional website promotion
- Eligible for our Premium Offset Hardcover Program
- Marketing consultation directly with the CEO (45 mins)
- A total of 15 complimentary paperback author copies included
Premier Publishing Experience
Comprehensive publishing and promotional support for authors seeking greater exposure.
- Everything in Professional
- Two professional trade review submissions
- Priority project management
- Eligible for our Premium Offset Hardcover Program
- Post-launch marketing guidance
- Evaluation for additional licensing and subsidiary rights opportunities
- Launch planning consultation directly with the CEO (90 mins)
- A total of 30 complimentary paperback author copies included
Purple Diamond Press is continually growing. As our publishing house expands, additional publishing opportunities and programs may become available for select manuscripts.
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Publishing fees and package details are provided after manuscript acceptance to ensure each author receives the level of support that best fits their project. Flexible payment plans through Affirm are available for qualified applicants.
*All Purple Diamond Press authors are eligible to purchase additional paperback author copies at a discounted rate. The author-copy price includes the book’s printing cost, applicable shipping charges, and a small publisher fee per copy. Pricing may vary based on the book’s trim size, page count, printing specifications, order quantity, and delivery location.
Returning Author Benefits
Publishing your first book is just the beginning. Authors who return to publish additional titles with Purple Diamond Press are eligible for discounted publishing experiences as part of our Returning Author Program.
Our Publishing Philosophy
At Purple Diamond Press, we believe the best books are created through collaboration. We don’t work for our authors—we work with them.
Every story has a unique voice and heart, and our goal is to preserve both throughout the publishing process. Rather than changing your vision, we provide professional guidance, industry expertise, and honest feedback to help your manuscript become the strongest version of itself.
Our publishing program includes a one-time publishing fee with three experience options designed to meet the needs of children’s book authors. To ensure transparency and give authors greater creative involvement, professional editing and illustration are contracted separately. This allows you to work directly with your editor and illustrator while our team oversees the process, provides guidance, and ensures every element meets our high publishing standards.
From your initial manuscript to your finished book, we’ll guide you through editing, illustration, design, production, distribution, and launch. And once your book is published, it doesn’t stop there. Through our partnership with the Independent Publishers Group (IPG), your book has access to global distribution, making it available to retailers, wholesalers, libraries, schools, and readers around the world.
Publishing a book is more than a project—it’s a journey. We’re honored every time an author invites us to be part of theirs, and we’re committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
Your story. Your voice. Our expertise. Together, we’ll create a book you’ll be proud to share with the world.