Beginners’ Corner
Just getting started? Me too! I’ve learned so much from these WriteForKids workshops & Blueprints.
The folks here are just great at making everything so easy to understand & put into action. (And be sure to visit My Page for more beginner’s tips!)
Children’s Book Insider $1 Trial Membership + Bonus Pack
Published monthly since May, 1990, each issue of CBI features:
✔️ Fresh & exclusive market opportunities, featuring publishers & agents seeking writers, contest, grants and more.
✔️ Exclusive "Above the Slushpile" member-only submission opportunities with top agents & publishers.
✔️ Interviews with leading authors, editors & agents.
✔️ Insightful how-to articles about every aspect of writing, revising & getting published, and much more!
"With CBI on my side, I went from being unpublished straight to the bestseller list! If you dream of writing for children or teens, this is the place for you."
Ken Derby, author of The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School
Join us! A three month trial membership - with loads of great bonuses - costs just $1.
Picture Book Blueprint
Now everyone can write a wonderful picture book with this step-by-step program that makes the process easy, rewarding and fun!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Picture Book Blueprint was a Godsend.
I'm published! What a joy and journey...and I could not have done it without the help of your Blueprint road map to guide me, literally, step by step!
My book is doing remarkably well and I'm flattered to be nominated for several children's book awards! Much credit goes to Picture Book Blueprint because, without it, I do not know whether I would have even finished the book, let alone published it!
Thank you for helping me become a successful children's book author!
Jessie Arrington, author of "The Villains of Splazat"
Picture Book Blueprint Easy Reader Upgrade
NOTE: Requires Picture Book Blueprint.
With this video/worksheet bundle, Picture Book Blueprint users can create wonderful Early Easy Readers without having to buy another Blueprint!
In easy Reader Upgrade, Laura....
✔️ explains what Early Easy Readers are and why it's such a great category for children's writers
✔️ describes the three types of Early Easy Readers
✔️ teaches how to take a manuscript that isn't working as a Picture Book and turn it into an Early Easy Reader
✔️ shows exactly how to use Picture Book Blueprint to create an Early Easy Reader with a collection of all-new worksheets that make adapting Picture Book Blueprint for Early Easy Readers a snap!
Chapter Book Blueprint
Here it is - the simple step-by-step program that makes crafting a wonderful chapter book a breeze!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
I can't tell you how much I love my affordable, easy to use Blueprint.
Its methodical, take-your-time approach was just what I needed to get my manuscript moving again.
Thank you guys so much for putting this program together!
Julianna J.
Middle Grade / Young Adult Blueprint
An acclaimed author guides you to a completed YA/Middle Grade novel of your own!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
You do not know how long I have been waiting for this.
With my Writing Blueprint I am confident that I will be able to finish my book.
I am literally in tears and can barely see the keyboard. Thanks and love to you all.
Mark S.
Magazine Writing Blueprint
Travel, educate and share your passions as a freelance magazine writer. Here's how to do get started and get published, step-by-step!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Thanks to Kerrie's instruction, I landed an article with a newly launched magazine.
I credit a huge part of my success to Kerry and Magazine Writing Blueprint.
This is an *enormously* helpful course. I highly recommend it.
Nicole P.
How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas
Having trouble coming up with good ideas for stories? Not after watching this innovative workshop!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Ingenious and inspiring. I am already brimming with new ideas!
This was exactly the creative boost I needed. Thanks!
Robyn D.
The 10 Things All Successful Authors Do
Want to be a successful author? Then model successful authors! Here's how....
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Outstanding!
You have encouraged me to keep writing, and to be sure to set aside time to write. You have truly been my inspiration.
Joanne Z.
The Magic Portal to Great Writing – The Mentor Text Workshop
The art of reading, analyzing and extracting writing insight from great books is a crucial skill that every writer must have. Here's how to do it - the right way!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This was AMAZING.
SOOO helpful. Thank you!
Vivian I.
Establish Yourself as an Author in 30 Days
You can't change the world with your words if no one knows who you are. Here's how to transform your presence as an author in just 30 days - even if you're unpublished!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
THANK YOU!
I really appreciated this workshop. It's given me a boost of energy and lots to think about!
Tanja W.
10 Mistakes That Get Kidlit Manuscripts Rejected & How to Avoid Them
Can one little mistake ruin your chances of getting published? Indeed it can. Here's how to avoid the problems that commonly trip up writers seeking a book contract.
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This was magnificent. I learned so much! - Kimberly B.
This was one of the best workshops I've attended. Deborah navigates the world of queries and the pitfalls we can now avoid. - Tracy
Thank you Deborah! I thought that I was ready to submit my manuscript, but now I know how to be ready! - Debra P.
Writing Children’s Nonfiction: The Beginner’s Guide
Yes, you can write nonfiction for children! This workshop will put you on a direct path to a rewarding career.
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
A timely "get it done" presentation from a master.
Lionel answered questions I didn't even know I had! Thank you!
Dorie K.
The Children’s Nonfiction Market: Your Path to Publication
Looking for a wise mentor to help guide you to success as a nonfiction author? You just found him!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This workshop is the full package!
From basic terms and market needs to different styles and how to step into those that fit "my voice". There were examples, explanations, and ENCOURAGEMENTS all along the way.
Jan B.
Grab & Hold the Attention of Editors & Agents
What makes an editor sit up and take notice when reading a manuscript? You're about to find out - direct from a legendary editor
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This workshop was BRILLIANT.
Lenora B.
The Courage to Write Your Own Experience
Putting a bit of yourself into a story can be scary. But it doesn't have to be - in fact, it can be exactly the thing that cements your connection with readers.
In this one-of-a-kind workshop, Teresa Funke explains how sharing your life's triumphs, struggles and lessons can have a major impact on the lives of your readers, and shares concrete tips for choosing appropriate events, putting them into words and finding the courage to share them with the world.
How to Write Respectfully Outside Your Experience
Don't let fear of criticism hold you back from creating stories with richly diverse characters. Here's the *right* way to do it.
Learn when and how to include diverse characters, how to write characters with disabilities or other challenges, how to respectfully create characters of a different race, culture, religion or sexual orientation... and more!
Just getting started? Me too! I’ve learned so much from these WriteForKids workshops & Blueprints.
The folks here are just great at making everything so easy to understand & put into action. (And be sure to visit My Page for more beginner’s tips!)
Children’s Book Insider $1 Trial Membership + Bonus Pack
Published monthly since May, 1990, each issue of CBI features:
✔️ Fresh & exclusive market opportunities, featuring publishers & agents seeking writers, contest, grants and more.
✔️ Exclusive "Above the Slushpile" member-only submission opportunities with top agents & publishers.
✔️ Interviews with leading authors, editors & agents.
✔️ Insightful how-to articles about every aspect of writing, revising & getting published, and much more!
"With CBI on my side, I went from being unpublished straight to the bestseller list! If you dream of writing for children or teens, this is the place for you."
Ken Derby, author of The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School
Join us! A three month trial membership - with loads of great bonuses - costs just $1.
Picture Book Blueprint
Now everyone can write a wonderful picture book with this step-by-step program that makes the process easy, rewarding and fun!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Picture Book Blueprint was a Godsend.
I'm published! What a joy and journey...and I could not have done it without the help of your Blueprint road map to guide me, literally, step by step!
My book is doing remarkably well and I'm flattered to be nominated for several children's book awards! Much credit goes to Picture Book Blueprint because, without it, I do not know whether I would have even finished the book, let alone published it!
Thank you for helping me become a successful children's book author!
Jessie Arrington, author of "The Villains of Splazat"
Picture Book Blueprint Easy Reader Upgrade
NOTE: Requires Picture Book Blueprint.
With this video/worksheet bundle, Picture Book Blueprint users can create wonderful Early Easy Readers without having to buy another Blueprint!
In easy Reader Upgrade, Laura....
✔️ explains what Early Easy Readers are and why it's such a great category for children's writers
✔️ describes the three types of Early Easy Readers
✔️ teaches how to take a manuscript that isn't working as a Picture Book and turn it into an Early Easy Reader
✔️ shows exactly how to use Picture Book Blueprint to create an Early Easy Reader with a collection of all-new worksheets that make adapting Picture Book Blueprint for Early Easy Readers a snap!
Chapter Book Blueprint
Here it is - the simple step-by-step program that makes crafting a wonderful chapter book a breeze!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
I can't tell you how much I love my affordable, easy to use Blueprint.
Its methodical, take-your-time approach was just what I needed to get my manuscript moving again.
Thank you guys so much for putting this program together!
Julianna J.
Middle Grade / Young Adult Blueprint
An acclaimed author guides you to a completed YA/Middle Grade novel of your own!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
You do not know how long I have been waiting for this.
With my Writing Blueprint I am confident that I will be able to finish my book.
I am literally in tears and can barely see the keyboard. Thanks and love to you all.
Mark S.
Magazine Writing Blueprint
Travel, educate and share your passions as a freelance magazine writer. Here's how to do get started and get published, step-by-step!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Thanks to Kerrie's instruction, I landed an article with a newly launched magazine.
I credit a huge part of my success to Kerry and Magazine Writing Blueprint.
This is an *enormously* helpful course. I highly recommend it.
Nicole P.
How to Generate Amazing Story Ideas
Having trouble coming up with good ideas for stories? Not after watching this innovative workshop!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Ingenious and inspiring. I am already brimming with new ideas!
This was exactly the creative boost I needed. Thanks!
Robyn D.
The 10 Things All Successful Authors Do
Want to be a successful author? Then model successful authors! Here's how....
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
Outstanding!
You have encouraged me to keep writing, and to be sure to set aside time to write. You have truly been my inspiration.
Joanne Z.
The Magic Portal to Great Writing – The Mentor Text Workshop
The art of reading, analyzing and extracting writing insight from great books is a crucial skill that every writer must have. Here's how to do it - the right way!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This was AMAZING.
SOOO helpful. Thank you!
Vivian I.
Establish Yourself as an Author in 30 Days
You can't change the world with your words if no one knows who you are. Here's how to transform your presence as an author in just 30 days - even if you're unpublished!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
THANK YOU!
I really appreciated this workshop. It's given me a boost of energy and lots to think about!
Tanja W.
10 Mistakes That Get Kidlit Manuscripts Rejected & How to Avoid Them
Can one little mistake ruin your chances of getting published? Indeed it can. Here's how to avoid the problems that commonly trip up writers seeking a book contract.
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This was magnificent. I learned so much! - Kimberly B.
This was one of the best workshops I've attended. Deborah navigates the world of queries and the pitfalls we can now avoid. - Tracy
Thank you Deborah! I thought that I was ready to submit my manuscript, but now I know how to be ready! - Debra P.
Writing Children’s Nonfiction: The Beginner’s Guide
Yes, you can write nonfiction for children! This workshop will put you on a direct path to a rewarding career.
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
A timely "get it done" presentation from a master.
Lionel answered questions I didn't even know I had! Thank you!
Dorie K.
The Children’s Nonfiction Market: Your Path to Publication
Looking for a wise mentor to help guide you to success as a nonfiction author? You just found him!
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This workshop is the full package!
From basic terms and market needs to different styles and how to step into those that fit "my voice". There were examples, explanations, and ENCOURAGEMENTS all along the way.
Jan B.
Grab & Hold the Attention of Editors & Agents
What makes an editor sit up and take notice when reading a manuscript? You're about to find out - direct from a legendary editor
🔹 🔹 🔹 🔹
This workshop was BRILLIANT.
Lenora B.
The Courage to Write Your Own Experience
Putting a bit of yourself into a story can be scary. But it doesn't have to be - in fact, it can be exactly the thing that cements your connection with readers.
In this one-of-a-kind workshop, Teresa Funke explains how sharing your life's triumphs, struggles and lessons can have a major impact on the lives of your readers, and shares concrete tips for choosing appropriate events, putting them into words and finding the courage to share them with the world.
How to Write Respectfully Outside Your Experience
Don't let fear of criticism hold you back from creating stories with richly diverse characters. Here's the *right* way to do it.
Learn when and how to include diverse characters, how to write characters with disabilities or other challenges, how to respectfully create characters of a different race, culture, religion or sexual orientation... and more!