A children's book ghostwriter for the story in your head
A bedtime story you made up for your kids, a book about a lesson that matters, a gift for a grandchild. We write it the right length, at the right reading level, ready for an illustrator.
- Fixed price, quoted up front
- Outline approved before writing
- 2 rounds of edits
- You own 100%
- AI-assisted, human-edited
Children's books look simple and are notoriously hard to write. A picture book has to tell a whole story in 500 to 1,000 words, read aloud well, leave room for pictures and speak to a four-year-old without talking down.
We write picture books, rhyming books, early readers and short chapter books. Every manuscript comes with page-by-page breaks and illustration notes, so you can hand it straight to an illustrator or use it with a self-publishing tool.
Prices
Fixed prices, no surprises
| Project | Length | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture book text | 500–1,000 words · 32-page layout notes | $299 | 1 week |
| Rhyming picture book | 500–800 words in verse · layout notes | $399 | 1–2 weeks |
| Early reader / chapter book | 3,000–12,000 words · ages 6–10 | $600–$1,200 | 2–4 weeks |
| Series bundle | 3 picture books, same characters | $799 | 3 weeks |
Every project gets a fixed written quote before we start. Books are paid in milestones, so you never pay for pages you haven't seen.
How it works
- 1
Tell us the idea
Fill in the short form below. Tell us what the book is about and who it's for. No call needed; email works fine.
- 2
Get a fixed quote
Within one business day you get a fixed price, a timeline and the payment milestones. No surprises later.
- 3
Approve the outline
We gather your story through written Q&A or voice memos, then send a chapter outline. Nothing is written until you approve it.
- 4
Chapters, then edits
We send chapters as we go so you can steer. Two rounds of edits per draft are included.
- 5
It's yours
You get the final manuscript (Word and PDF). You own 100% of it and the copyright. Optional: we publish it for you.
Writing sample
Read how we write
Milo had a cloud. Not a big one. Not a rainy one. Just a small, grey, follow-you-to-school sort of cloud.
“It's fine,” said Milo, when the cloud sat on his sandwich.
“It's fine,” said Milo, when the cloud rained on his drawing.
It was not fine.
More samples on the home page.
Questions people ask
Do you illustrate the book too?
We write the text and the illustration notes. Many clients then hire an illustrator; we can suggest how to brief one.
Can you write in rhyme?
Yes. Rhyme is only worth it if the meter is perfect when read aloud, so we test every line out loud.
What age groups do you write for?
Picture books (ages 2–6), early readers (5–8) and short chapter books (7–10).
Can the book feature my child or grandchild?
Yes. Personalized books are some of our favorite projects.
Do you use AI?
Yes, AI-assisted drafting with a human writer who rewrites and reads every line aloud. We disclose it up front.
Who owns the story and characters?
You do, 100%, including the characters, so you can turn it into a series.