I wrote and illustrated a book for preschool age children years ago and my mother always encouraged me to get it published. Recently mom passed away and I want to publish it in her memory. What should my first steps be? Are start up costs high?

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If you want to traditionally publish it (which costs you nothing) and have it available in stores, start with this article on publishing children's books http://www.underdown.org/basics.htm there is a wealth of information in the links withing the article If you only want a few copies for yourself and friends/family, you can self publish, but do your research first. Many of them charge set-up fees of several hundred to several thousand dollars, others are supposedly free, but you still have to buy each copy your want.

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