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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

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 Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.All rights reserved
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  • Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make

    Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make
    May 12 2025
    Finished your manuscript and wondering if it’s time to hire an illustrator? Not so fast. In this episode of The Journey to Kidlit Podcast, Brooke Van Sickle shares the biggest industry secret that most new writers don’t know—and how jumping into illustrations too soon could actually hurt your chances of getting published. You’ll learn: ✅ When (and if) you need an illustrator ✅ Why traditional publishers don’t expect finished artwork ✅ How your manuscript alone should carry your story Plus, Brooke has a free Illustration Guide to walk you through your next steps with confidence. If you're serious about publishing your children's book, this episode is a must-listen. 🎁 Grab the free guide here: https://journeytokidlit.com/free-illustrations-guide 🔁 Share with a fellow writer & don’t forget to subscribe!
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  • From Dreams to Book Deals: How Shannon Anderson Became a Children’s Book Author Without Any Industry Experience

    From Dreams to Book Deals: How Shannon Anderson Became a Children’s Book Author Without Any Industry Experience
    May 7 2025
    Think you need an agent, an MFA, or a publishing background to become a children's book author? Think again. In this inspiring episode, former teacher Shannon Anderson shares her real-life journey from shelving books at the library as a teen to writing award-winning picture books — all without formal publishing credentials. You’ll learn how she used fellowships, small writing wins, and the power of persistence to break into the industry. If you’re at the start of your writing journey (or doubting your next steps), this behind-the-scenes look will show you what’s truly possible — and give you practical tips to start moving forward today. 💡 Bonus: Hear Shannon’s advice on building your writing resume from scratch, how to find funding to support your dream, and why believing in yourself is just as important as any writing class. LINKS FOR TODAY'S EPISODE: * Free children's book template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template * Sign-up to join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/academy-social-member
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  • Day 5: How to Format and Polish Your Children's Book Manuscript (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

    Day 5: How to Format and Polish Your Children's Book Manuscript (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
    May 2 2025
    You’ve made it to the final day of the Kidlit Story Kickoff — and by the end of today, you’ll have a complete first draft of your children’s book! 🥳 This final session covers: • How to properly format your manuscript • When and how to add illustration notes • Final tips to polish your story for submission or feedback 📘 Want the tools to help you implement what you learned during our challenge? Download the $9 PDF Workbook to here: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook 🎉 Be sure to subscribe and celebrate this milestone — you’re officially on your way to becoming a children’s book author! If you missed any of the episodes from our 5-day writing challenge, checkout the playlist "Kidlit Story Kickoff" to catch up on what you might have missed. 📌 Ready to take your writing to the next level? Join me inside Kidlit Academy. Learn more and get signed up here: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy TIMELINE: 0:01 - Welcome to the final day of our Kidlit Story Kickoff 0:20 - What you will learn inside today's episode 1:50 - How to Get Started Setting Up Your Story Manuscript 2:48 - Initial Manuscript Instructions 3:30 - Information to Include at the Top of Your Manuscript 3:50 - Visual Example of What This Looks Like 5:10 - How to Add Illustrations to Your Manuscript 6:10 - Purpose of Illustration Notes 7:00 - The Dos and Don'ts of Illustration Notes 11:45 - Step by Step Example of Manuscript Format 15:19 - What do you do next? 15:35 - Invitation to join me inside Kidlit Academy LINKS FOR EPISODE: * Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy * Get the Workbook: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook
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    46 m
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