Ready to start writing your first children's book? Use this free template to help you go from idea to completed outline in one afternoon.
*The template will help you write anything from picture books, chapter books, and novels!
Created by Brooke Van Sickle, award-winning picture book author, and the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children's Book that SELLS to Publishers (and Readers), the free template has helped over 40,000 writers globally start writing their children's book.
Created by Brooke Van Sickle, award-winning picture book author, and the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children's Book that SELLS to Publishers (and Readers), the free template has helped over 40,000 writers globally start writing their children's book.
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When I first started writing, I had no idea how to get the picture I had in my mind to come through on the page. I would often find myself stuck wondering if my idea was good enough.
Until I discovered that there are 3 key ingredients--character, setting, and story goal or focus--that all stories must have to form a complete story arc. Components that, when missing, cause a reader to lose interest in your story.
After learning this, I built a simple step-by-step framework to help you fully think through your idea. It’s the same steps I used when I became a published author, which earned me the NYC Big Book Award's distinguished favorite picture book in 2020.
Now I’m sharing it with you, so you can start writing your story based on a completely thought-out idea without wondering if your story idea will be good enough.
Download the FREE template now and use my framework to help you get started.👇
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The Children's Book Template is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “How do I start writing a children's book?”
Whether you’re a beginner, a retired dreamer finally chasing that book idea, or a mom writing something special for your kids, you deserve to see your story on a kid's bookshelf. Even if you’ve already started writing (or finished a draft!), this template will make sure you have all the components that go into a fully formed story arc.
After you download it, I’ll also send you a few helpful tips to help you finish your manuscript, and write something that readers (and publishers) will love.
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Created by best-selling author, Brooke Van Sickle, Journey to Kidlit is an online educational platform that teaches thousands of aspiring children's book writers from over 35 countries around the world about how to write and publish a children's book that readers, and publishers, love.
* Please note: This is a digital product. Nothing will be physically shipped to you.
You'll receive the PDF guide as soon as you opt-in to begin working on your children's book idea. Afterward, Brooke will also send you additional writing tips that will help your book stand out with publishers. Click the link above to get started now!
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