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Traditional · United States · founded 1967

Chronicle Books

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Recommended

Verified track record, transparent terms, consistently positive author reports.

Independent traditional publisher specializing in illustrated books, gift items, and children’s literature.

Set by Ruth Kelleher ·

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  1. Published terms

    Chronicle Books Submissions Overview

    Full traditional model with design and distribution provided at zero author cost.

    SourceAdded by Ruth Kelleher

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  1. ListedRecommended

    Independent traditional publisher specializing in illustrated books, gift items, and children’s literature.

    Ruth Kelleher

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Communication
4.0
Contract clarity
4.3
Value for money
3.7
Editing quality
3.7
Design quality
4.3
Distribution & reach
3.3
Payment timeliness
4.3
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  • 4.0ContractedPaid No author fees

    Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Chronicle Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.

    Communication
    4/5
    Contract clarity
    4/5
    Value for money
    3/5
    Editing quality
    3/5
    Design quality
    4/5
    Distribution & reach
    3/5
    Payment timeliness
    4/5
    Ryan AlvarezWorked with them Dec 2024 – Jun 2025Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful
  • 4.0VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees

    Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Chronicle Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.

    Communication
    3/5
    Contract clarity
    4/5
    Value for money
    3/5
    Editing quality
    4/5
    Design quality
    4/5
    Distribution & reach
    3/5
    Payment timeliness
    4/5
    Anonymous authorWorked with them Dec 2024 – May 2025Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful
  • 5.0ContractedPaid No author fees

    Submitting to this press was a straightforward experience. The terms were published on their site, the contract matched what was promised, and royalty reports arrive quarterly as scheduled. In my experience with Chronicle Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.

    Communication
    5/5
    Contract clarity
    5/5
    Value for money
    5/5
    Editing quality
    4/5
    Design quality
    5/5
    Distribution & reach
    4/5
    Payment timeliness
    5/5
    Victoria HillWorked with them Nov 2024 – May 2025Recommends: Yes0 found this helpful