
Some stories inspire. Others educate, entertain, encourage, or offer hope. Your experiences, knowledge, imagination, and life lessons have the potential to reach people in ways you may never imagine.
At Franklin the Helper® Children's Books, LLC, we help turn those ideas, stories, and testimonies into professionally published books that can inform, inspire, and make a meaningful difference.
All genres are welcome, including fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, autobiographies, children's books, inspirational works, and more.
We work with first-time and experienced authors, providing professional guidance and assistance throughout the book publishing process while preserving each author's unique voice and vision.
At Franklin the Helper® Children's Books, LLC, we believe authors should maintain ownership and control of their work.
We do not acquire ownership rights to your original manuscript or collect royalties from your book sales. You retain the copyright to your original work and receive the royalties generated through your publishing account.
Our role is to provide professional publishing services that help bring your book to life while ensuring your story remains yours.
I Have an Idea for a Book
You have a story, testimony, or message to share but are unsure how to begin. We can help you explore the next steps toward developing your idea into a manuscript.
I've Started Writing My Book
You have written part of your book but need direction on organization, structure, or completing your manuscript.
I've Finished My Manuscript
Your book is written, and you're ready for professional editing, formatting, and preparation for publication.
I'm Ready to Publish
Your manuscript is complete, and you need assistance preparing and publishing your book through Amazon KDP.
Whatever stage you're in, contact us to discuss your project and the services that may be right for you.
~Manuscript Editing
We review manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, spelling, clarity, organization, and readability. Our approach emphasizes improving your writing while preserving your individual voice and intended message.
~Manuscript Formatting and Typesetting
We prepare manuscripts for publication by organizing the interior layout, formatting chapters, adjusting spacing, and creating a professional reading experience for print and digital formats, as applicable.
~Book Cover Design and Preparation
A book's cover creates an important first impression. We help prepare book covers that reflect the book's content, intended audience, and publishing requirements.
~Amazon KDP Publishing Assistance
We assist authors with preparing and publishing their books through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This includes guidance with account setup, preparing publication files, entering book details, and completing the steps needed to make a book available on Amazon.
~Publishing Guidance and Support
We publish books to Amazon. We help authors understand the publishing process, review important decisions, and identify the steps needed to move their projects toward completion.
~Book Illustration Services
Illustrations bring stories to life by helping readers visualize characters, settings, and important moments. We provide illustration services tailored to your book's content, audience, and creative vision. From children's picture books to illustrated works for older readers, we work to ensure the artwork complements your story and enhances the reading experience.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin by learning about your book, its current stage of development, and the services you need.
Step 2: Project Review and Pricing
We discuss your publishing needs, determine the appropriate scope of services, and provide pricing based on your individual project.
Step 3: Editing and Book Preparation
Once services are agreed upon, we begin the editorial and production work included in your project. This may involve manuscript editing, interior formatting, typesetting, and cover preparation.
Step 4: Author Review and Approval
You have the opportunity to review the completed materials and provide feedback before your book is submitted for publication.
Step 5: Publication
Following final approval, we assist with publishing your completed book through Amazon KDP, making it available for readers to purchase.
Step 6: Amazon KDP Training and Author Support
Our support doesn't end when your book is published. We walk you through the Amazon KDP platform, showing you how to manage your published book, monitor sales, view royalty reports, and navigate important account features.
Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to independently manage your book and understand your responsibilities as a published author.
We know what it takes to turn an idea into a published book because we've experienced the journey ourselves. What began with writing and self-publishing our own books has grown into a passion for helping others bring their ideas, knowledge, experiences, and stories to readers.
At Franklin the Helper® Children's Books, LLC, we understand that your book is more than a manuscript. It represents your time, creativity, dedication, and something you believe is worth sharing.
We approach every project with that understanding. From editing and illustrations to book production and publication, our commitment is to provide professional guidance, personalized attention, and quality services that respect your vision.
We don't believe in changing your story to make it ours. We believe in helping you tell your story at its best.
As a small, family-run literacy company, we value relationships over volume and personal attention over a one-size-fits-all approach. We take pride in helping authors navigate the publishing process with confidence while maintaining ownership of their original work.
Your book carries your name. Our responsibility is to help you present it with care, professionalism, and pride.
Franklin the Helper® Children’s Books, LLC, in partnership with Students Combating Bullying Connection, Inc., offers practical workshops for anyone interested in writing, self-publishing, or marketing a book.
These workshops are designed for participants at different stages of the book journey. Whether you have an idea you have been thinking about for years, a manuscript you are ready to publish, or a book already available that needs stronger marketing, each session provides practical guidance you can use immediately.
The workshops are open to all genres, including children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, poetry, devotionals, inspirational books, and more.
Participants learn from real-world experience gained through writing, publishing, and helping authors bring books to completion. Topics include developing a book idea, organizing a manuscript, understanding the self-publishing process, using Amazon KDP, preparing a book for publication, and identifying effective ways to market a finished book.
The Book Writing Workshop is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your book. You will not write your entire book during the workshop. Instead, you will receive actionable guidance to help you develop your idea, organize your content, create a basic outline, and establish clear next steps for continuing your manuscript after the workshop.
Participants will leave with a clearer direction for their book, a framework for organizing the manuscript, a basic outline or structure to build from, practical writing guidance, and a realistic plan for what to do next.
The Self-Publishing & Marketing Workshop is designed to help you understand what happens after the writing is complete. Participants will learn about the Amazon KDP publishing process, what is needed before uploading a book, how to prepare for publication, and concrete steps for marketing a finished book and reaching readers.
The goal of both workshops is simple: to make the writing, publishing, and marketing process easier to understand and give participants clear next steps they can confidently take on their own.
No prior writing or publishing experience is required.
Learn how to prepare and publish your book through Amazon KDP and what to do after your book goes live. Topics include setting up your KDP account, uploading manuscript and cover files, entering book information, pricing, ordering author copies, and practical strategies for marketing your book and reaching readers.
Have a book idea but are not sure how to turn it into a manuscript? This workshop walks participants through the early stages of developing a book, including clarifying the idea, identifying the type of book you want to write, organizing your content, outlining chapters or sections, and developing a practical plan for completing your manuscript.
Saturdays
Each workshop is a standalone session covering the same material. This is not a continuing course. Participants only need to attend one date.
October 24, 2026
October 31, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
Location
Capital One Café at Stonebriar Centre
2601 Preston Rd.
Frisco, Texas 75034
Registration
$45 per person, per workshop
Take a look at the books we’ve published.
Franklin the Helper Children's Books, LLC
3000 Custer Rd Ste 270 PMB 343, Plano, TX 75075
469-793-4296 | Email: info@franklinthehelper.com
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