Lots of people submit their manuscripts, especially picture books, as dummies. The idea is that they've got a format in mind that makes the book work. This is fine, and on some occasions enlightening. Keep in mind, though, that most publishers will reserve the right to select artwork, which means that any more than a rough outline is a waste of time (and money, if you spend any. Please don't spend any.)
Some people take this a step further and have an actual book produced from a vanity press, in the hopes that this will
- make us fall in love with your finished product
- trick us into seeing you as a published author
- present your work in the most professional light possible
It won't. I promise.
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