Hi! I’m Brooke Van Sickle and I’ve been learning all about how to write children’s books for almost five years.
For the longest time, I treated my writing
I officially decided I needed to take things seriously in order to become a published children’s author. So I quit my job and became a full-time writer.
Now, I run a Middle Grade/YA writing group and am the regional webmaster for SCBWI. Which means I’m fully immersed in the writing world and working hard to expedite the publishing process.
Plus, I officially have 3 books coming out next year! 🎉It was a long process to get here, but so worth it. Now, I’m teaching you everything I’ve learned to help you live your own writing journey.
What will you learn at Journey to KidLit?
- Resources you need as a writer
- Writing tips that will help you write better stories
- How to get published and what to expect during the process
- Book reviews and help finding new books to inspire you
- Tips on how to market your book when you’re ready
- Plus, follow my writing journey for inspiration
I’ve met so many writers that want to know how to write a children’s book. Especially where to start and how do they get published once they have a finished story.
After being asked the same questions by new writers, I created an online community to share everything I’m learning, so it doesn’t take years and years for you to get a publishing offer.
Plus, if you follow me on Twitter, I post even more tips and I run a YouTube Channel for you to get to know me even more. (I’m here to give you as much as possible to help you succeed!)
Now it’s YOUR turn! Who are you? Click over to my contact page and introduce yourself. Tell me what you want to learn. Ask that question you’ve been dying to know the answer to.
I love to meet new people! (I went from working with people to only conversating with a dog, so you know, I could use some more people in my life. 🤪)
Cheers!
Brooke Van Sickle
PS – If you want to learn more, check out these other interviews and podcast appearances I’ve done:
- What it takes to write kids’ books with Rhys Keller
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and going for your dreams with Ruth Soukup
- What books you should be reading in 2019 – Reading with your kids
