GWG PRESS

GWG Press is a children’s publishing house helping aspiring authors create meaningful children’s books with heart, purpose, and big messages.

We guide authors through every step of the journey — from manuscript development to illustration direction, design, publishing, and launch.

Oh, and hi — I’m Hailey, founder of GWG Press. Former elementary teacher turned children’s book author, illustrator, and publisher.

I’m glad you’re here!

Helping authors go from idea to bookshelf

Start Your Publishing Journey
Start Your Publishing Journey

GWG Press works with first-time authors, previously published authors, educators, therapists, parents, grandparents, and anyone with a meaningful story for young readers. Whether you have a fully written manuscript or just an idea, we help bring your story to life.

For authors ready to bring their story to life

Full-service children’s book publishing

At GWG Press, we help authors create books that feel polished, meaningful, and professionally made. Every project is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to the author’s vision.

  • Manuscript Development

  • Editing & Story Refinement

  • Illustration Direction

  • Cover Design & Formatting

  • Publishing & Print Preparation

  • Launch Guidance & Support

Start Your Publishing Journey
Start Your Publishing Journey

Your publishing journey in a nutshell

1. Author Advising Session

We talk through your story idea, publishing goals, and vision for your book.

2. Manuscript Development

We refine and strengthen your story to ensure it’s
engaging, age-appropriate, and professionally prepared.

3. Illustration & Design

We guide the visual direction of your book through illustration, layout, typography, and cover design.

4. Publishing & Production

We prepare your book for publication and help bring your finished story into the world.

5. Your Book Comes to Life

Your idea becomes a professionally published children’s book you can proudly share.

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Start Your Publishing Journey

PUBLISHED WITH GWG PRESS

  • Hailey gave me confidence in my story and in the feasibility of publishing. Hailey truly has a gift of helping others develop their ideas in a judgement free and encouraging setting.

    MICHELLE M.

  • I wanted a publishing partner who understood children’s literature, valued collaboration, and gave me creative freedom — and I found that in GWG Press. It’s the kind of partnership that brings out the best in your work.

    ALEX E.

  • Hailey was absolutely incredible. She is full of knowledge and wisdom. Her guidance and feedback was accessible, constructive, personalized and thoughtful.

    NIKTIA B.

  • Hailey has been wonderful to work with and is the reason Geldy the Goldfish came to life.

    MIKE S.

  • I connected with GWG Press on Instagram and the connection was perfect. I knew right away that this small press with BIG advocacy goals was the right place for me.

    JED D.

  • Hailey guided me through the publishing process and helped me face challenges I didn't know to expect. She listened to my story, not just heard the words. GWG Press is genuine, supportive, and just really great to work with.

    REBECCA M.

  • If I were telling a friend about GWG Press I would say, "Look no further. Sign the contract and get to writing!"

    PATTI R.

  • Hailey helped me to actually start writing my book! We went over my book idea and concepts and really honed in on how to create a powerful story.

    DESIREE B.

LET’S GET YOU PUBLISHED

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Start Your Publishing Journey

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