Let’s write that picture book.
Simplify the process with my FREE 5 Day Writing Workshop
Do you dream of one day seeing your very own children’s book on the shelves at a bookstore…
but struggling to nail down your story so you can move on to the next step?
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.)
Your story idea and main characters finalized
Your word and page count goal
A realistic date set on your calendar for completion
A clear plan of your daily tasks in order to hit your deadline
The knowledge of what your 3 different publishing options are
At the end of this workshop you will have:
You’ll also get my Writing Workshop Worksheet to help you:
Finalize your story idea
Finalize your word + page count
Create a schedule that will work for you
Summarize the different options for publishing your book
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.
Day 1Decide on a story idea
In lesson 1, we’ll cover:
Your story concept
Your characters
And a few ways to make your characters relatable to your readers
Day 2Word Count + Book Industry Standards
In lesson 2, we’ll cover:
Why industry standards are important
Word + page count for picture books
Word + page count for board books
Day 3Make a Schedule
In lesson 3, we’ll cover:
How to make an effective plan
Making a personalized schedule that works for you
A simple formula for creating daily tasks
Day 4Write the story
In lesson 4, we’ll cover:
Making a rough outline
Examples of 2 types of story formats
Making your first draft
Self-editing your story
Day 5Where to go from here
In lesson 5, we’ll cover:
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, I’m Kristen!
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?”
To selling over 12k books that can be found in 20+ local stores, as well as, Bend La-Pine Schools, Deschutes Library, vacation rentals, and more!
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.
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.
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.
Keep making new things and following your dreams!
You will continue to grow and improve and I’ll be right here with ya’!
Hope to see ya soon for Lesson 1 : )