Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids
Brooke Van Sickle
36 episodes
2 months ago
What does it really take to publish—and market—a children’s book today?
In this special conversation, Frances Gilbert (Editor-in-Chief at Doubleday Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House) shares her journey as both an editor and an author. From her first picture book, Go, Girls, Go!, to her upcoming I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas, Frances pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to pitch, publish, and promote books at every level of the industry.
Inside this sneak peek from our Kidlit Academy live session, you’ll hear:
✔️ How Frances became both an editor and a published author
✔️ Why even big-house authors still have to market their own books
✔️ How small publishers can give authors unique advantages
✔️ Tips on submitting across the US, UK, and international markets
Whether you’re just starting your children’s book journey or preparing to publish, Frances’s story will give you both encouragement and clarity about what’s ahead.
✨ Want access to the full interview and future live sessions with editors, agents, and kidlit pros?
👉 Join us inside Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway from Frances’s story!
👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with kidlit industry experts.
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What does it really take to publish—and market—a children’s book today?
In this special conversation, Frances Gilbert (Editor-in-Chief at Doubleday Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House) shares her journey as both an editor and an author. From her first picture book, Go, Girls, Go!, to her upcoming I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas, Frances pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to pitch, publish, and promote books at every level of the industry.
Inside this sneak peek from our Kidlit Academy live session, you’ll hear:
✔️ How Frances became both an editor and a published author
✔️ Why even big-house authors still have to market their own books
✔️ How small publishers can give authors unique advantages
✔️ Tips on submitting across the US, UK, and international markets
Whether you’re just starting your children’s book journey or preparing to publish, Frances’s story will give you both encouragement and clarity about what’s ahead.
✨ Want access to the full interview and future live sessions with editors, agents, and kidlit pros?
👉 Join us inside Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway from Frances’s story!
👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with kidlit industry experts.
#childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebooks #publishingtips #childrensbookauthor #editorinterview #writingtips #bookmarketing #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #authortube #bookwritingtips #writingadvice #writeforkids #selfpublishing #traditionalpublishing #picturebookauthor #kidlitacademy #bookpromotion #writingforchildren #howtowriteabook #bookediting #editortips #publishingadvice
Day 5: How to Format and Polish Your Children's Book Manuscript (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids
46 minutes 16 seconds
6 months ago
Day 5: How to Format and Polish Your Children's Book Manuscript (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
You’ve made it to the final day of the Kidlit Story Kickoff — and by the end of today, you’ll have a complete first draft of your children’s book! 🥳
This final session covers:
• How to properly format your manuscript
• When and how to add illustration notes
• Final tips to polish your story for submission or feedback
📘 Want the tools to help you implement what you learned during our challenge? Download the $9 PDF Workbook to here: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook
🎉 Be sure to subscribe and celebrate this milestone — you’re officially on your way to becoming a children’s book author!
If you missed any of the episodes from our 5-day writing challenge, checkout the playlist "Kidlit Story Kickoff" to catch up on what you might have missed.
📌 Ready to take your writing to the next level? Join me inside Kidlit Academy. Learn more and get signed up here: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
TIMELINE:
0:01 - Welcome to the final day of our Kidlit Story Kickoff
0:20 - What you will learn inside today's episode
1:50 - How to Get Started Setting Up Your Story Manuscript
2:48 - Initial Manuscript Instructions
3:30 - Information to Include at the Top of Your Manuscript
3:50 - Visual Example of What This Looks Like
5:10 - How to Add Illustrations to Your Manuscript
6:10 - Purpose of Illustration Notes
7:00 - The Dos and Don'ts of Illustration Notes
11:45 - Step by Step Example of Manuscript Format
15:19 - What do you do next?
15:35 - Invitation to join me inside Kidlit Academy
LINKS FOR EPISODE:
* Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
* Get the Workbook: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook
Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids
What does it really take to publish—and market—a children’s book today?
In this special conversation, Frances Gilbert (Editor-in-Chief at Doubleday Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House) shares her journey as both an editor and an author. From her first picture book, Go, Girls, Go!, to her upcoming I’m Dreaming of a Pink Christmas, Frances pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to pitch, publish, and promote books at every level of the industry.
Inside this sneak peek from our Kidlit Academy live session, you’ll hear:
✔️ How Frances became both an editor and a published author
✔️ Why even big-house authors still have to market their own books
✔️ How small publishers can give authors unique advantages
✔️ Tips on submitting across the US, UK, and international markets
Whether you’re just starting your children’s book journey or preparing to publish, Frances’s story will give you both encouragement and clarity about what’s ahead.
✨ Want access to the full interview and future live sessions with editors, agents, and kidlit pros?
👉 Join us inside Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway from Frances’s story!
👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with kidlit industry experts.
#childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebooks #publishingtips #childrensbookauthor #editorinterview #writingtips #bookmarketing #kidlitcommunity #amwriting #authortube #bookwritingtips #writingadvice #writeforkids #selfpublishing #traditionalpublishing #picturebookauthor #kidlitacademy #bookpromotion #writingforchildren #howtowriteabook #bookediting #editortips #publishingadvice
