How to Finish Your Children’s Book & Query Literary Agents | Ellen Potter

If you’ve ever struggled to finish a children’s book or felt stuck querying agents, this episode is for you.On @thestorytellersshelfpodcast, we talk with award-winning author, book coach, and editor Ellen Potter about finishing drafts, building character-driven stories, and navigating today’s children’s publishing landscape.“If you stay away from your story too long, the door to that world starts to close.”— Ellen PotterIn this episode, we cover:How accountability partners help writers finish booksWhy 10 focused minutes a day worksPicture books vs chapter books vs middle gradeWriting stronger queries and avoiding common agent pitfallsPractical ways authors market books through school visits and pre-orders🎧 Subscribe for weekly conversations on kidlit, publishing, and writing craft — and share this episode with a writer who needs it.☕ Support the podcastKo-fi → https://ko-fi.com/storytellersshelfpodcastGoFundMe → https://www.gofundme.com/f/storytellersshelf🍵 Support our sponsorHarney & Sons Fine Teas (listener discount):👉 https://harney.com/discount/STORYTELLER

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