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“I am so thrilled that Freckles is released and that we can share this story with so many. I seriously could not have done this without Blue Balloon Books. I have learned so much from this experience, and this has been one of the most challenging and worthwhile things that I have ever done. Thank you to Blue Balloon for all of your hard work and dedication to this project. It has meant the world to our family.”
“Working with Blue Balloon Books was such an easy process, especially as a first-time author in need of guidance, encouragement, and personalized support. The whole team was with me each step of the way, and it made for a wonderful experience.”
“I have always wanted to write children's books. When I decided to publish my first book, I contacted Blue Balloon books. They have really made the process so enjoyable. They are very professional, set up meetings when needed, return emails immediately and have all the resources necessary to develop, illustrate, publish, and distribute a book. For a children’s book, the illustrations are so important. I had endless illustrators to choose from and feel that the illustrator that I went with is beyond talented . . . I have been given every advantage available to publish and distribute the best version of my book.”
“Deciding to publish Pawsitively Adopted: The Antics of Edward and Finnegan took a massive amount of faith and finding the right team. Blue Balloon Books was that team. From talking me through the process to finding the absolutely perfect illustrator for the project, they were there every step of the way. I could not have seen this wonderful children’s book come to life without their support. I recommend trusting Blue Balloon Books for your publishing project.”
“Working with Blue Balloon Books has made my dream of publishing a book a reality. From start to finish, the process was smooth and everyone I worked with was very eager to help. I chose Blue Balloon Books because they took a personal interest in my project from the very beginning and that made me
feel very comfortable and that I was in very reliable hands.”
“I am so happy with the quality of the book that Blue Balloon published as well as the guidance and support they provided along the way. They were responsive and knowledgeable about all of my questions. I would highly recommend them to authors that want to make sure their creative ideas are brought to fruition.”
“It was such a great experience working with Blue Balloon! I was a first-time author and needed a lot of guidance and support. Lauren Green, Kayleigh Rucinski, and the rest of their team helped me through it all—the editing, the illustrations, and all the steps needed to understand all the work that goes into getting your book on those shelves! I am so thrilled with my book and cannot say enough about the quality and attention to detail that Blue Balloon provided me as a beginning author. I look forward to more exciting titles with them in the future.”
“From the onset, I was made to feel like family. My editor guided me every step of the publishing way, answering any questions and handling all of my concerns. She made the process seamless! My book, Jeb on the Farm, was brought to life for all to enjoy thanks to her! I’m forever grateful! I’m so pleased to have partnered with Blue Balloon Books for this endeavor. The whole experience has been a blessing!”
“It has been a joy working with Blue Balloon Books. With every step of the process, the communication has been quick, clear, professional, and encouraging. Hybrid publishing has allowed me to bring my ideas to life and create the book of my dreams.”
“Having my first children's book, Frustrated Fred, published with Blue Balloon books has literally been a dream brought to life. From the very start to the finished product, the collaboration and communication I had with my editor was fantastic and I really felt like the vision I had for my book was always the main focus. To work with a company so invested in the well-being of children has further made this process enjoyable. I can't wait to continue my series with Blue Balloon Books!”
“I had this dream—a bucket list item, if you will—about becoming an author. Understanding how the big publishing companies work, I didn't think it would come true. After seeing that Blue Balloon Books was searching for new stories, I couldn't pass it up! Working with the whole team at Blue Balloon that has made this dream come true was so smooth and easy! They work with your time frame and ideas so that so that your personal vision can be a reality.”
“I had this dream—a bucket list item, if you will—about becoming an author. Understanding how the big publishing companies work, I didn't think it would come true. After seeing that Blue Balloon Books was searching for new stories, I couldn't pass it up! Working with the whole team at Blue Balloon that has made this dream come true was so smooth and easy! They work with your time frame and ideas so that so that your personal vision can be a reality.”“From our first phone call, I knew I wanted to go with Blue Balloon Books to bring my story to print. Not only was the staff personable and friendly, but I got the distinct feeling that they cared about me and were invested in my work. That feeling lasted beyond the first call, through publishing, and marketing the book after. Highly recommend this group for authors looking for a team experience to bring their vision to pages and then the masses.”
"I had an amazing experience working with Blue Balloon when publishing my first children’s book. I had tried the traditional publishing route without much success, and self-publishing seemed a bit daunting as I was unsure of the process. Lauren at Blue Balloon walked me confidently through each step, presented me with a wide array of publishing options, gave me access to resources I wouldn’t have had otherwise, answered questions I wouldn’t have even known to ask, and kept the project on a strict timeline. I was always kept in the loop and was very much a part of the process from start to finish: from the manuscript editing, to the illustration and design, to the publishing and market launch. The end result was a slick, professional-looking product that I am proud to call my own. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome!"
"THANK YOU to this group of talented individuals who worked together seamlessly as a team. Not only did we get the book out by Leap Day, but it hit the #1 spot on new releases on Amazon and continues to sell even past Leap Day.”
"They really listened to the vision I had for my book and worked hand in hand with me to bring my story to life. My book turned out better than I imagined—and I thank Blue Balloon for that."
Blue Balloon’s hybrid model combines the quality and industry expertise of traditional publishing while enabling authors to retain control of the creative process, keep full rights over their intellectual property, and see greater profits on sales of their books.
Our goal is to democratize the publishing industry for the benefit of all authors. You do not need an agent to submit your work to Blue Balloon Books. Simply reach out to get in touch with an acquisitions editor and begin discussing your book.
All authors invest in their books, no matter which publishing route they choose. Yes, you read that correctly. All authors. The key financial difference between hybrid publishing and traditional publishing is WHEN the author invests. The hybrid publishing model allows the author to make their investment up front by directly funding the publishing of their work and then reap the reward of 85 percent to 100 percent of royalties on every book sold for years to come.
When a traditional publisher makes the initial investment in production and distribution costs, the author pays in the form of giving up the majority of royalties—and the rights to their work—to the publisher for the entirety of the contract. Depending on the success of the book, what the author ends up “paying” the publisher in royalties may likely eclipse the publisher’s initial investment many times over. While the traditional option offers a low upfront risk, many authors are discovering it is simply not worth the potential profits they’re forfeiting in the long run.
No two books are identical, and neither are their publishing proposals. Our acquisitions editors will review your work and schedule time to talk with you about your goals for publication. We’ll then create a publishing proposal of recommended services unique to your book.
With Blue Balloon Books, the author keeps almost all royalties, which are paid quarterly on all sales that have been rectified with distributors/retailers.
Blue Balloon Books provides expertise in all aspects of the publishing process: editing, ghostwriting, curation, illustrations, design, layout, printing, marketing & PR, distribution, fulfillment, reporting, and sales.
Authors come to us in all stages of the process. Whether you have just the beginnings of an idea or a fully written and professionally edited manuscript, we can help guide your book through production, retail distribution, and beyond.
Blue Balloon Books can get your book to market faster than a traditional publisher. However, we can take whatever pace works best for the author.
When you publish with Blue Balloon Books, you will own the rights to your work. Period.
Your book should be available wherever books are sold, whether in physical stores or online. We work with large retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Costco, and Target, as well independent bookstores, specialty retailers, and even airport stores.
Yes! In fact, we encourage independent sales. When our authors sell their books directly to customers, they keep 100 percent of the profit.
No publisher can make your book a bestseller. Who makes your book a bestseller? You and your readers. But we’ll do everything we can to make sure it’s ready for the list.
The more we know about your book, the better prepared we’ll be to offer our guidance and expertise. When inquiring about our services, please provide a detailed summary of your book, whether it’s written or not. If you have started the writing process, be prepared to submit a sample of the work to an editor upon request. Don’t worry—your submitted ideas and writing are safe. We will never share or use any portion of your work without your consent.
