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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Brooke Van Sickle

Award-winning picture book author, Brooke Van Sickle, shares the basics of how to write, publish, and market a kid's book so you can become a children's book author, too! Listen here.
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Finding your story (Even if you want to tell a message) - Journey to KidLit Podcast Epidsode #11
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07/04/20 • 4 min

It's really tempting to want to use a children's book to convey a message or teach a lesson. (I know I wanted to!) But that's not really how to tell a good children's book. Listen to this week's edition of the Journey to KidLit podcast about how you SHOULD write a children's book and how you can still convey a message. And to learn more visit: journeytokidlit.com/podcast Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit Get Your Own Ultimate Writing Binder! Learn more at journeytokidlit.com/ultimate-writing-binder. Music from filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - The Reason You need an Editor for Your Children's Book -- Podcast Episode #15

The Reason You need an Editor for Your Children's Book -- Podcast Episode #15

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08/08/20 • 4 min

Think you can get away without using an editor? My guest explains why that kind of thinking might not be right. Listen to this week's edition of the Journey to KidLit podcast for the reason you need to work with an editor on your children's book. Plus, catch the full interview on editing tips in the upcoming KidLit Summit! To sign up for the KidLit Indie Publishing Summit we talked about in today's episode visit: kidlitindiepubsummit.com Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit Get Your Own Ultimate Writing Binder! Learn more at journeytokidlit.com/ultimate-writing-binder. Music from filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Work from Home Habits for Writers - Journey to KidLit Episode 6

Work from Home Habits for Writers - Journey to KidLit Episode 6

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03/29/20 • 4 min

Have you transitioned into a work-from-home environment? Don't keep that from your dreams of writing books. Use these works from home tips to help improve your productivity! Listen to today's episode of the Journey to KidLit podcast for more about how to be a Productive Writer working from home. And to download the show notes with all the links we talked about today, visit: https://journeytokidlit.com/episode-6-work-from-home-habits-more-productive-writer/ Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit For BiblioKid Publishing's Books Visit their website at bibliokidpublishing.com. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Self-publishing a Children's Book Series with Katie Pye - Journey to KidLit Episode #9
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05/09/20 • 19 min

My guest on the show has recently written and published her very own children's book series. Author Katie Pye's the Fairytale Fraud series, offers a twist on the common fairytales we know to help parents teach their kids about listen. Listen to this week's edition of the Journey to KidLit podcast as I interview Katie, as she shares her insights on writing a series, self-publishing a children's book, and marketing during a pandemic. Get the links to learn more about Katie Pye & her books at: https://journeytokidlit.com/episode-9-childrens-book-series-katie-pye/ Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit Get Your Own Ultimate Writing Binder! Learn more at journeytokidlit.com/ultimate-writing-binder. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - How to Write a Good Query Letter - Journey to KidLit Podcast Episode 8

How to Write a Good Query Letter - Journey to KidLit Podcast Episode 8

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05/02/20 • 7 min

I've been writing and sending query letters for years now. Some of them that were pretty fantastic and others that were not so great. But how do you know what makes a good query letter and what doesn't? In this week's episode, I talk about the basics of writing query letters and how to best pitch an agent your story. Plus, I also asked literary agent, Adria Goetz with Martin Literary her top tips for querying agents. If you're ready to publish your children's book, listen to today's episode! Plus, to get the links to all the sources we talked about today and where to learn more about Adria, download the show notes here: https://journeytokidlit.com/episode-8-write-a-good-query-letter/ Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit For BiblioKid Publishing's Books Visit their website at bibliokidpublishing.com. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Interview with Host of the Storyland Podcast, Jessica Snider - Journey to KidLit Episode 7
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04/25/20 • 10 min

My guest on the show is a huge advocate for Indie Authors and Indie Publishing. So much so, she has created a whole podcast dedicated to helping indie authors share their books and reach more readers. Listen to this week's edition of the Journey to KidLit podcast as I interview the host of the Storyland Podcast, Jessica Snider, as she shares her insights on all about working with podcasters as an author. and to download the show notes with all the links we talked about today, visit: https://journeytokidlit.com/interview-storyland-podcast-jessica-snider Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit For BiblioKid Publishing's Books Visit their website at bibliokidpublishing.com. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Using KDP to Self-Publish Your Children's Book with Brigitte Brulz - Journey to KidLit Episode #10
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06/18/20 • 18 min

My guest on the show has recently written and published her third children's book with Amazon's KDP. Author Brigitte Brulz shares what it takes to self-publish a children's book, as well as, tips on how to market it. Listen to this week's edition of the Journey to KidLit podcast as I interview Brigitte, as she shares her insights on writing a series, self-publishing a children's book, and marketing as much as possible for free. Get the links to learn more about Brigitte Brulz & everything she talked about today: journeytokidlit.com/episode-10-publish-childrens-book-kdp-brigitte-brulz Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit Get Your Own Ultimate Writing Binder! Learn more at journeytokidlit.com/ultimate-writing-binder. Music from filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Become a Children's Book Illustrator with Gabriela Dieppa - Journey to KidLit Ep. 5

Become a Children's Book Illustrator with Gabriela Dieppa - Journey to KidLit Ep. 5

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02/22/20 • 16 min

Debut children's book illustrator, Gabriela Dieppa, stopped by the podcast today to discuss her upcoming picture book, Pirates Stuck at "C", and what it took to make it as an illustrator. It's a really inspiring story about taking risks and chasing your dreams! Listen to today's episode of the Journey to KidLit podcast for more about how a girl living in Argentina met a girl living in Iowa to make their dreams of creating a kid's book come true. And to download the show notes with all the links we talked about today, visit: http://journeytokidlit.com/childrens-book-illustrator-gabriela-dieppa/ Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit For BiblioKid Publishing's Books Visit their website at bibliokidpublishing.com. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Creative talk with Children's Book Illustrator Elizabeth Savanella - Podcast Ep. 17

Creative talk with Children's Book Illustrator Elizabeth Savanella - Podcast Ep. 17

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08/22/20 • 15 min

I'm so excited for my guest today because she's the children's book illustrator for my newest picture book, Humans In-Training! Elizabeth Savanella sat down to talk illustrating books for kids and what it's like to be a book creator. Listen to the interview here. Humans In-Training comes out on August 25th! You can order your own copy through the publisher's site here: http://bibliokidpublishing.com/product/humans-in-training/ And to learn more about Elizabeth Savanella and her art visit esprints.com. Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit Get Your Own Ultimate Writing Binder! Learn more at journeytokidlit.com/ultimate-writing-binder. Music from filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids - Journey to KidLit Episode 4 - Not Everyone Should Self-Publish a Book

Journey to KidLit Episode 4 - Not Everyone Should Self-Publish a Book

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02/15/20 • 5 min

Self-publishing books is very popular now because of easy it is to do! With traditional publishing taking forever, and feeling like outdated gatekeepers, it can be very tempting to jump into the world of self-publishing. But not everyone should self-publish their book. Listen to today's episode of the Journey to KidLit podcast to know the 4 kinds of people who should self-publish a book. And to download the show notes with all the links we talked about today, visit: http://journeytokidlit.com/episode-4-should-self-publish-a-book/ Follow me on social: Twitter/Instagram @AuthorBrookeVS Facebook/Pinterest @JourneytoKidLit For BiblioKid Publishing's Books Visit their website at bibliokidpublishing.com. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids currently has 23 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Fiction and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids?

The episode title 'Finding your story (Even if you want to tell a message) - Journey to KidLit Podcast Epidsode #11' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids is 11 minutes.

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Episodes of Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.

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The first episode of Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids was released on Jan 18, 2020.

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