Make sure your idea is unique enough before you finish and try to publish it. 👇
Snag the step-by-step process to test your book idea without spending time writing a book that publishers have already published.
Retail Price: $67
Yours just $37!
"Wow! This helped me see what was missing from my idea when I couldn't figure it out myself. Amazing!! Thank you!"
- Kari M. -
Know your idea is worth writing before you spend a single morning on it.
Whether you have a brand-new idea or something you've already started, you need to know if the idea works for today's readers.
This means confirming:
- Your idea isn’t too similar to a book that already exists
- Exactly how your idea is different to all the other books on shelves
- Why a publisher would be interested in this idea
So you can confidently share your book with publishers knowing this is something a reader will want to buy.
Know your idea is worth writing before you spend a single morning on it.
Whether you have a brand-new idea or something you've already started, you need to know if the idea works for today's readers.
This means knowing:
- Your idea isn’t too similar to a book that already exists
- Exactly how your idea is different to all the other books on shelves
- Why a publisher would be interested in this idea
So you can confidently share your book with publishers knowing this is something a reader will want to buy.
This is for you if:
- You open your manuscript and wonder if it's even worth finishing
- You have three ideas (or more), and every day you're convinced a different one is "the best one".
- You've heard "that's a great idea" from family and friends, but still doubt if a publisher will like it.
No matter what, you want to feel confident that this idea is strong enough to write before you spend months trying to finish it and get it published.
That's exactly what the Good Idea Test will help you answer.
"The advice from this course felt spot on and really helped me refine my idea."
- Michael O. -
The Good Idea Test is a short, self-guided course that helps you know if your idea is unique enough when compared to books today.
Here's how you "test" if your idea's worth writing:
Step 1:
Find Your Market
Know exactly what's been published that's similar to your idea in recent years.
Step 2:
Confirm Your Difference
Validate your unique angle to make sure your idea is fresh, or know if you need to pivot.
Step 3:
Position Your Idea
Write your one-sentence pitch that clearly conveys your idea quickly to a reader.
Finally see how your story idea stacks up against existing books, so you don't write a book that you can't get published.
Don't guess if your idea will work. Compare it against the market, and KNOW it's viable!
For a limited time, get the Good Idea Test for just $37 (a $67 Value).
The course includes:
- How to know what's already been published that's similar to your idea
- The 2 key things that tell you if your idea might not be marketable
- Reviewing your results so you know if and what to change about your idea as needed
- The quick pitch that shows you if your idea is fully thought out
- The process of finding and vetting new ideas that come with the bonus Kidlit Idea Decoder downloadable PDF + new idea worksheets
- Lifetime Cours Access so you can come back and test every idea you have against the market
Regular price: $67
"I tried this on my idea, and it was so good!! I ended up choosing a waaaaaay better idea than what I have on paper. Now to start writing it!"
- Kemerly R. -
Hey! I'm Brooke Van Sickle
Award-winning children’s book author + publisher of more than 50 children's books.
As a writer, I always have a notebook FULL of ideas that I want to write about. And sometimes, I never know which one to start with.
The first time I used this "Good Idea Test," I found out an idea I'd just finished writing had already been published the previous year!
Now, I never start an idea without putting it to the test first. Because I want to know right away if an idea has potential BEFORE I spend all my effort trying to write it.
I created the Good Idea Test for new and seasoned writers to know exactly:
- How to find recently published books
- Which books are specifically related to their idea
- If their idea is unique enough (or if it's something that needs a new angle or perspective first)
So you don't spend months writing the wrong story the way so many writers do.
If you have even one children's book idea, I would stop writing until you've taken this test. It's much easier to spend one afternoon validating an idea than months writing one you'll eventually have to abandon.
Hey! I'm Brooke Van Sickle
Award-winning children’s book author + publisher of more than 50 children's books.
As a writer, I always have a notebook FULL of ideas that I want to write about. And sometimes, I never know which one to start with.
The first time I used this "Good Idea Test," I found out an idea I'd just finished writing had already been published the previous year!
Now, I never start an idea without putting it to the test first. Because I want to know right away if an idea has potential BEFORE I spend all my effort trying to write it.
I created the Good Idea Test for new and seasoned writers to know exactly:
- How to find recently published books
- Which books are specifically related to their idea
- If their idea is unique enough (or if it's something that needs a new angle or perspective first)
So you don't spend months writing the wrong story the way so many writers do.
If you have even one children's book idea, I would stop writing until you've taken this test. It's much easier to spend one afternoon validating an idea than months writing one you'll eventually have to abandon.
"The feedback this gave me was so accurate! I rewrote my story after using it. And it's so much better now!!"
- Sharon B. -
Got Questions? Read the FAQs here:
What do you get with the Good Idea Test?
This self-guided course includes the step-by-step process on how to compare your story idea against already published books. After completing it, you'll know exactly what makes your idea different to existing books and have a quick pitch you can share with publishers.
It also includes our Kidlit Idea Decoder digital PDF that helps you implement the lessons in real-time based on your specific story idea.
Is this only for picture books?
No. It works for any kind of children's book. The steps are the same no matter what genre you're writing for.
What if I've already started writing my manuscript?
It's the perfect time to test. If your draft has been stalling or something feels off, the test often shows you why. And it's better to catch it now than after another month of writing. Plus, if your idea passes, you'll write the rest with a lot more confidence.
Can I test multiple ideas?
Yes. You get lifetime course access, so run every idea through the test, as many as you want. If you've got a whole notebook of them, this is how you find out which one to start with first.
What if I only have one idea?
That's okay! This tells you whether that one idea is worth the months ahead, and how to make it stronger before you start. One idea is all you need to begin.
How soon will you get access?
Right away! You'll have access to the course portal as soon as you sign-up, so you can start working through the steps to test your idea against the market today. (Just allow 5-10 minutes for your login details to be emailed to you.)
Is there a time limit to use this by?
No. You have lifetime access to the course. So you can come back to revisit the Good Idea Test for every new idea you think you want to write about.
How much does it cost?
You can get the complete story idea test for a one-time payment of just $37. (A 45% savings off the normal retail value of $67!) And keep the lessons + digital Kidlit Idea Decoder for as long as the course remains available to customers.
You can either sit wondering if your idea is good enough for months. Or…
See how your idea compares to books today, and know with confidence that there's room on the shelf for your idea, too.
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 Good Idea Test has helped hundreds of writers globally test their children's book idea.
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