FREE Mini Writing Workshop!
Do you dream of one day seeing your very own children’s book on the shelves at a bookstore…
but you’re struggling to nail down your story so you can move on to the next step?
Well then listen up ‘cause this is for you! I’m hosting a FREE Mini Workshop on writing your children’s book story.
Whether you want to self-publish or go the traditional publishing route,
you will need to finish your story (or what’s also called your manuscript.)
At the end of this workshop, you will have a personalized plan to finish the first draft of your story
and a better understanding of which direction you’ll want to go with for publishing your book.
Here is what to expect each day:
The moment you sign up, I’ll send you Lesson 1 and each day after, you’ll receive a new lesson in your inbox for 5 days.
Lesson 1: Decide on a story idea
If you haven’t figured this out already, we’ll figure it out together!
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
- Your story concept
- Your characters
- And a few ways to make your characters relatable to your readers
Lesson 2: Word count + book industry standards
Sticking with industry standards will help your book resonate best with your readers and sets yourself up for success.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
-Why it’s important to be aware of industry standards
-Word + Page count for picture books
-Word + Page count for board books
Lesson 3: Make a schedule
The key to crafting a plan that will actually work is making your tasks measurable.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
-How to make an effective plan
-How to create a personalized schedule for yourself
-A simple formula for creating daily tasks
Lesson 4: Write the story
Start by creating a rough outline of your story. This will help you figure out how the story should flow.
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
-Making a rough outline
-Examples of 2 types of story formats
-Making your first draft
-Self-editing your story
Lesson 5: Where to go from here
Your story’s written—now what?!
In this lesson, we’ll cover:
-A brief overview of the 3 types of publishing
-Why I chose self-publishing
-A resource I have for you if you decide to self-publish
I will help you stop wasting your time
By breaking down this big goal into bite-sized lessons sent straight to your inbox once a day : )
And seriously, what have you got to lose?
Come and join me for the next 5 days and let’s turn you into a children’s book author!
Too busy to read all this? I made a video version just for you! Just press play below : )
HI THERE,
I’M KRISTEN!
Starving Artist Turned Artreprenuer
I’m an art makin’ mama, creative biz bookworm, self-publishing obsessed educator, brainstorming machine who’s spent my whole life in the trenches of building a creative career that is authentic to me and sustainable when it comes to growing with me for the long haul.
I went from being a run of the mill art kid googling my way through “How to Publish a Children’s Book?”
I hit roadblocks and made mistakes, but each setback taught me something new.
After doing the work and making it to the other side, I can see more clearly what worked and what didn’t.
Since then, I’ve sold over 12k children’s books, written and illustrated by yours truly, in 20+ local stores!
I’m committed to teaching others exactly how to get their children’s book out of their minds and into their hands with a framework that simply works!
I love to teach others from my experiences…
And make it a little easier for the next person.
I see the importance of an abundant mindset in every aspect of life including a creative career
and don’t see any value in keeping everything I’ve learned to myself.
Sharing my knowledge with you is something I am honored to be able to do.
The best time to start on your goals is NOW!
And what better way than with someone (who believes in keeping things simple!) guiding you through each step of the way.