Learn how to write a children's book that kids enjoy reading in this easy-to-follow course!
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Learn how to write a children's book that kids enjoy reading in this easy-to-follow course!
Sign-up for the class ends in:
"I have learned so much from this course. I literally knew nothing about writing a book, let alone a children's book. All I had was an idea inspired by my children. I am truly grateful for this course and am so grateful for you!"
- Jannesy DeLeon -
Let's be honest -- kids will tell you if they don't like something. Including your story, if you don't write it well enough. And they can sense a lesson coming from a mile away.
You might have a good idea. But you don't want them to chuck your book on the floor in search of a better one because you couldn't write it well enough.
The truth is anyone can write a Word Doc and call it a children's book. But that's not good enough. In order to write a GOOD children's book, something that kids actually want to read, you have to know what you're doing. (For real know.)
1 - Gather Your Story Assets
2 - Write Your First Draft
3 - Edit Your Story to Perfection
4 - Prepare to Publish It!
"Your course has been very helpful. It gave me great perspective on how to change the things that I can make better. My first manuscript is finished and because of your course I’m more confident in writing and will continue to write more stories."
- Deb Wade -
I started writing children's books in 2014, but couldn't get my idea from my brain to paper. No matter how hard I tried, I kept receiving rejection letter after rejection letter.
I knew I needed to do something different in order to make my publishing dreams come true.
So I learned EVERYTHING about how to write an awesome children's book that kids ask to read again and again. Then finally, in 2020, I published my first picture book!
Since then, I've become an award-winning author of 3 picture books with accolades such as Mom's Choice and Distinguished Favorite Picture Book for Preschoolers. And a children's book publisher of 20+ books with 5-star reviews!
Now I'm sharing those hard-learned secrets with you in Kidlit Writing 101.
In the introductory course, you'll learn the complete process to write a good children's book. Use this simple-to-follow format to alleviate any confusion and help you write your book faster. So you can share your own with kids all over the world!
Learn all about children's book writing from an award-winning instructor:
I started writing children's books in 2014, but couldn't get my idea from my brain to paper. No matter how hard I tried, I kept receiving rejection letter after rejection letter.
I knew I needed to do something different in order to make my publishing dreams come true.
So I learned EVERYTHING about how to write an awesome children's book that kids ask to read again and again. Then finally, in 2020, I published my first picture book!
Since then, I've become an award-winning author of 3 picture books with accolades such as Mom's Choice and Distinguished Favorite Picture Book for Preschoolers. And a children's book publisher of 20+ books with 5-star reviews!
Now I'm sharing those hard-learned secrets with you in Kidlit Writing 101.
In the introductory course, you'll learn the complete process to write a good children's book. Use this simple-to-follow format to alleviate any confusion and help you write your book faster. So you can share your own with kids all over the world!
Learn all about children's book writing from an award-winning instructor:
It's more than a writing course. It's a writing TRANSFORMATION! 🖤
"I would highly recommend this class to others. I loved the length, the information, and the homework to keep everyone accountable. I would recommend to anyone wanting to write children’s books."
-Ashley Koney
"The writing class was extremely helpful. I'd never written a children's picture book before, but Brooke's expert guidance helped me nail my plot and characters. And her lesson on editing helped me polish my language to truly bring out the right voice and tone for my story. I now have a picture book manuscript I'm truly proud of!"
- Sarah Graves
"It's ALL been good and editing was an eye-opener! I'm taking mega notes, writing down titles of books (to purchase and read), and applying what I have learned to my current story. Thank you! I would recommend your course to anyone who is interested in writing (and reading) for children."
-Ramon Rojas
"This course has been a lifesaver for me! You discuss items that don't get discussed in a "normal" how-to book on children's writing. So I'm recommending this course to the other writers in my other groups I belong to."
- Bruce Benson
You are a wealth of knowledge, and your communication and presentation were excellent! Thanks so much – Much to do now, but feeling super pumped about the process.
- Simon Lovell
"Oh my goodness I’m not sure where to start but you’ve led such an incredible framework for how the business of writing a children’s book works there’s so much tangible information that I didn’t have yet that YOU did. You took all the things you’ve learned over the years and you distilled it down to this few weeks. So valuable, so thank you."
- Courtney Denee
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"All of the lessons have helped me to really understand just what a picture book is, the elements that should be included, how to make those elements come together. I think that is great so I think that it is well structured. I love it!"
- Julia Ruschmann -
Step #1 - Gathering Your Story Assets
Before you can begin writing, you first need to know where your story takes place, who's the star of your story, and what the story's goal/purpose is.
This lesson shows you how to complete all 3 of these items by showing you how to:
Lesson includes: 6 video lessons, companion workbook, story set-up guide, + character profile card
Step #2 - Writing Your Children's Book
The next step is to begin writing your first draft! This lesson shows you how to:
Lesson includes: 9 video lessons, companion workbook, 2 bonus video lessons on plotting and leaning into your theme, + plot outline worksheet
Step #3 - Editing Your Children's Book
The next step is to edit the first draft you've newly created. This lesson shows you how to:
Lesson includes: 8 video lessons, companion workbook, 6 bonus feedback example lessons on what to look for in your story, + editing checklist
Step #4 - Finalizing Your Children's Book
It's finally time for the moment you've been waiting for -- how to publish your story! This lesson shows you how to:
Lesson includes: 3 video lessons, companion workbook, manuscript submission checklist, + publishing resources cheat sheet
BONUS: Intro to the Children's Book Market
New to children's book writing? This mini-course walks you through what it's like to write for today's market. Including the children's book categories you need to know and the different markets you can sell a book in.
Includes - Video lesson, companion workbook, guide to the children's book market, + children's book categories cheat sheet
BONUS: Kidlit Formatting 101 Mini-Course
Your complete guide into how to format your children's book story. Whether you're writing a picture book, chapter book, or novel -- this course will show you the steps to get it ready to send to publishers.
Includes - Video lesson, companion workbook, formatting checklist, + sample manuscript
BONUS: Digital Kidlit Resource Binder
Over 30 worksheets for each step of the children's book writing process! Includes things like picture book plotting worksheet, the hero's journey plotting guide, character profile card creator, title creation worksheet, and so much more!
ADD-ON BONUS: Kidlit Idea Creator
A mini-course to teach you how to choose a new children's book idea + make sure it's a good one by vetting it against the market. Also, shows you how to find your comp books which you need before you start to pitch!
Includes - Video lesson, companion workbook, Kidlit Idea Decoder, + Competition Finder worksheet
ADD-ON BONUS: Illustrating Your Children's Book
A mini-course to teach you the role of a children's book illustrator, how to think about the illustrations when you're not the artist, and how to find an illustrator when it's time.
Includes - 3 video lessons, companion workbook, guide to children's book illustrators, + the dos & don'ts to illustrator notes cheat sheet
ADD-ON BONUS: Picture Book Bootcamp
A mini-course to jump-start your picture book story! Learn how to write a picture book in 4-quick lessons to help you create a first draft in a weekend.
Includes - 4 video lessons, 4 companion workbooks, Picture Book Perfection, picture book dummy layout, picture book plot worksheet, and picture book character profile card.
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"It was just fantastic. Without these videos, I would be totally lost on how to write a picture book. I loved the course, and I go back and listen to the lessons all the time. All I can say is that I love it. I think it’s great."
- Becca Johnsey -
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"I would try to get some freebies that were like piecemeal all over the place and I was like, just stop. You know what you need. You need a whole kit and caboodle. So then, when I saw your course, I was like this is for me. I love that I can go at my own pace, and it’s very thorough. It's wonderful!
- Peni Clark -
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"I just love how Brooke talks to us, to me. She is kind, patient, and has a nice voice. I like how she tries to help us understand what is a plot, how to build a story, and how to write a children's book to sell, not just for a hobby. She is great and because of this class I am more determined. Thank you!"
- Angelica Ion -
The introductory course is a self-paced class with all sessions available at once. It walks you step-by-step through the 4-step process to write a children's book through both video lessons, digital workbooks, and real-life story examples.
In Kidlit Writing 101, you'll learn how to:
Most writing instructors make you take multiple courses to learn everything you need to know about writing children's books. But not this course! Instead, Kidlit Writing 101 walks you step-by-step through each part of the children's book writing process, in the order you need to focus on from idea to completed manuscript.
Plus, Brooke's approach is easy-to-understand and implement right away. You'll feel confident knowing you can ask questions at anytime, too!
Kidlit Writing 101 has everything you need to write an awesome children's book that's ready to publish. Your purchase includes lifetime access to all video lessons, lesson companion workbooks, and all the bonuses for just a one-time payment of $297. (Or break it up into 4 equal payments of only $85!)
Kidlit Writing 101 is perfect for anyone who is new to writing. You have an idea for a children's book, but no idea how to get started -- this course will walk you step-by-step through the entire process.
Even if you've been writing your book for a while, you'll benefit from the course! Especially if you're feeling frazzled or overwhelmed by all your ideas yet still not able to finish your manuscript.
That's okay! The class is self-paced, meaning it can adjust to your schedule. Plus, with your lifetime access to the entire course content, you're able to watch and rewatch the trainings again and again as you improve as a writer.
You'll receive access to Kidlit Writing 101 through our course platform. From there, you'll create an account to login and view all the content at once.
The course will step you through each intro to download your worksheets for each lesson and view a short video about what to expect.
When you've finished viewing each lesson, you'll have a homework assignment at the back of your workbook with next-step instructions.
Plus, you will be able to log in and out of the platform as many times as you need! The course is built with lifetime access.
Right away! You'll receive the login to the course via email once you've completed your registration. Should see it in your inbox within 15 minutes of purchase.
"The most helpful for me has been editing. That was something of mine that was a real weak point when I first started. I think my picture book that I first started was about 2,000 words. Through the process, though, I got it down to less than five hundred words. It has been a learning experience, definitely, but it’s been a good one."
- Suzanne Morreale -
EACH WEEK OUR STUDENTS HAD SO MUCH GOOD NEWS TO SHARE:
"I went into the class feeling that something was missing from my story. Now I feel that I am headed in the right direction and getting closer to writing a story that can be published. Thank you for all the wonderful information you have given the class. It has been the most helpful class I have taken in writing a children's book."
- Dana Fraley
Your class has definitely made an impact on me. The first time the step-by-step lessons have been so helpful. Your reading my manuscript is the first time I’ve put it out there. Big step all thanks to you.
- Cathy Sladek
It has been a tremendous class! Your deep knowledge about writing for children and your enthusiasm makes the class interesting and fun. I have learned so many things to make the second draft of my picture book better.
- Pia Conte
"This was such an informative class. I found value in looking at the potency of voice in my story and I definitely need to establish showing vs telling in my current story. It is also helpful to hear about the lateral thinking required in regard to the whole team involved in publishing. It invites me to be more flexible."
- Erin Murphy
I am loving it. I am working my way through this course and find that your style of teaching is so easy to follow and understand. I feel comfortable knowing that I can email you at any time if I have questions. I appreciate how genuinely sincere you are, and it comes through in your teachings. Thank you so muchI!
- Coreen Craft
Your sessions were terrific . . . not only from a knowledge/experience standpoint, but your style and demeanor are on the high end of personable and engaging. It was all very aspirational while being grounded and realistic. Thank you!
- Douglas Myers
"I loved being in this course. My favorite and most helpful sessions were about the rule of three, the standard plot elements, and the manuscript formatting. Most of all I loved your encouragement that I could make this work and become successful!"
- Katelyn Ward -
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