How It Works

Every book starts with an idea. Maybe it's a bedtime story you've been telling your children for years. Maybe it's a novel concept that's been living in your imagination. Perhaps it's a character you simply can't stop thinking about.

You don't need to submit a finished manuscript. In fact, many of our submissions are simply concepts, outlines, or a few paragraphs describing the story.

Tell us:

• What is your idea about?

• Who is it for?

• What makes it special?

• Why do you think readers will connect with it?

Our submission process is simple and designed to welcome creators of all experience levels.

Once your submission is received, our team carefully reviews it.

We look for ideas that have the potential to entertain, inspire, educate, or emotionally connect with readers.

We consider factors such as:

• Originality and creativity

• Target audience appeal

• Market potential

• Emotional impact

• Long-term publishing opportunities

Not every submission will be selected, and that's okay. Great ideas are deeply personal, and publishing decisions require balancing creativity with what readers are looking for.

If your submission isn't selected, we encourage you to keep creating and submit future ideas.

If your idea is chosen, congratulations!

This means we believe your concept has strong publishing potential.

Before development begins, we'll work with you to complete a Contributor Agreement outlining:

• Compensation details

• Incentive bonuses

• Profit participation

• Sales milestone rewards

• Recognition and acknowledgements

• Rights transfer and ownership terms

This ensures everyone clearly understands expectations before moving forward.

This is where your idea begins its transformation.

Our creative team works to expand the concept into a compelling story while preserving the heart of what made your submission special.

Depending on the project, this may include:

Children's Books:
• Character development
• Story structure
• Age-appropriate language
• Educational themes
• Emotional messaging

Novels:
• Plot development
• Character arcs
• World-building
• Conflict and pacing
• Reader engagement strategies

Throughout this process, you'll receive updates so you can follow your book's journey.

For children's books especially, illustrations bring stories to life.

Our team develops artwork designed to capture the imagination and enhance the reader experience.

This phase may include:

• Character design

• Scene illustrations

• Cover concepts

• Interior layout

• Typography selection

• Formatting for print and digital publishing

Every visual decision is made with the reader experience in mind.

Once complete, your book is prepared for launch.

Depending on the project, books may be made available through:

• The Huntoon Publishing Bookstore

• Major online retailers

• Print-on-demand platforms

• Digital eBook formats

• Future expansion opportunities

The exciting part?

Your idea is now a real book available for readers around the world.

Selected contributors don't simply disappear once the book is published.

As outlined in your Contributor Agreement, eligible contributors may receive:

• An incentive bonus upon acceptance

• Recognition in the acknowledgements section of the book

• Regular updates throughout development

• A percentage of monthly profits for twelve months following publication

• Additional milestone bonuses tied to sales achievements

We believe that the people who inspire great stories deserve to celebrate their success.