If you’re a writer with a story to tell, you’ll need the help of a studio or publisher who can bring your ideas to life.
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In collaboration with the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2019, Kevin Ho, Mediacorp’s Assistant Lead for English Content, shares valuable tips for writers who are interested in pitching their concepts to major studios and content producers. 

Publishing a book may be a rewarding process, but there are several setbacks that publishers may face. Ten successful independent publishers share about difficulties they face during the publishing process, as well as their solutions to these challenges.

For many aspiring authors, their biggest challenge after the completion of their manuscript would be searching for publishers who would take a chance on their work.
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A good start to solving this challenge would be to find out more about a publisher’s selection process, and what publishers are looking for in the submissions they accept. Nine different independent publishers share more about this topic.

Aionios Books is a publishing house that specializes in young adult fantasy and science fiction novels.
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Gerardeen Santiago, owner and publisher of Aionios Books, shares her insights about the publishing industry.

City Owl Press is a publishing house that specializes in romance in a range of genres from paranormal, contemporary, historical, sci-fi, romantic suspense, and time travel.

​Tina Moss, Executive Editor and Chief Operating Officer of City Owl Press, shares her insights about the publishing industry.

Little Island, an independent publisher of children’s literature, shares about creating and distributing products to young readers.

​Rosarium Publishing is a multicultural publisher that specializes in comics and science fiction. Bill Campbell, author and founder of Rosarium Publishing, shares his insights about the publishing industry.

​World Weaver Press is an accomplished publishing house that specializes in speculative fiction: fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal. Sarena Ulibarri, Editor-in-Chief of World Weaver Press, shares her insights about the publishing industry.

​Aurora Metro Books is an award-winning independent publisher that produces a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, YA fiction, drama and cookery. Cheryl Robson, founder and managing editor of Aurora Metro Books, shares her insights about the publishing industry.