Each year that are about 500 or more decorative painting books published throughout the world. Many are first time authors, who like yourself, had the courage to submit their designs and ideas to a publishers. The book market is very competitive, therefore it becomes more challenging for authors to submit unique ideas. Here are some of the criteria we use in making the selections for publishing:

• Will the design have appeal to painters in all areas of North America?
• Will there be a demand in other countries like Japan, Australia, South America, Europe and other parts of the world where there are decorative painters?
• How do the projects compete with material already on the market?
• Do the projects have a new look and are the "in" color for home décor used?
• What does the book buyer gain from the purchase and will they find any new painting techniques?

Just a word of caution, always respect the copyright of other authors when developing designs.

When you have material to submit, please mail pictures of your projects to us and include you phone number and address. The pictures will be returned to you. If you want more information, send an e-mail and include your phone number and I will call you. ( United States and Canada only )

If you are a self-publisher and would like Viking Folk Art Publications, Inc., to do the distribution for you, please contact us.
Viking Folk Art Publications, Inc.
301 16th Ave SE Waseca, MN 56093
Phone: 507 8358009 Fax: 507 835-8541
e-mail: Bill Steffan or Jan Draheim