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20 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC) & 21 November (7am EDT | 4am PST | 1pm UTC)

GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH 30+ WORLD CLASS CHILDREN'S BOOK & SELF-PUBLISHING EXPERTS

Discover how to successfully plan, write, publish and market your children's books and more!

Publishing a children's book can seem like a nightmare. Our expert video sessions make publishing books for kids a dream.

This event brings together the best  in the industry to teach you the A to Z of self-publishing your children's books for FREE (for a limited time).

  • FREE ONLINE EVENT | Nov 8 – 13, 2021

ENCORE WEEKEND: 20 & 21 nov 2021

Join the 1000's of people just like YOU and start mastering every aspect of children's book self-publishing TODAY!

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What EXACTLY Will I Get Out Of Attending This Virtual SUMMIT?

Great question, and I’m glad you asked.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll discover by joining the FREE Children's Book Mastery Summit:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at planning and writing your self-published, children's book with multiple best-selling authors. 
  • How to find an illustrator and work with them to get the best illustrations possible for your self-published illustrated books.
  • Step-by-step details of how to self-publish kids books successfully.
  • Why collaborating with others and having a business approach as an author is important and how to do it.
  • How to make your book appealing for children and adults.
  • The best ways for children's book writers to market affordably and efficiently. 
  • How to build, engage and monetize an email list as a self-publishing author.
  • How to make a living from your writing and go full-time.
  • And much, much more!

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Discover what’s working today to write and publish—and then market and sell your books!

You'll also receive over 30 amazing bonuses to help you with every part of your journey from starting, to writing, to publishing, promoting, marketing and more!

NOTE: THE dates below have passed, but we are making all the sessions available again--for free--for a full 48 hours.

Watch ALL the sessions at any time on

20 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC) & 21 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC)

the expert sessions

DAY 0 - Children's Book Mastery Kick-Off Party

Karen Ferreira

November 7, Sunday @ 12:00 pm EDT | 10:00 am PDT | 11:00 am CDT | 5:00 pm UTC

Children's Book Mastery Kick-Off Party

Join us for the live kick-off where your host will give you a taste of what’s to come and explain how you can get the most out of the conference sessions.

DAY 1

Marcy Pusey

November 8, Monday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Writing an outstanding book and leveraging story to create an impact in the world

Marcy shares her main reason most children’s book authors fail, the most important aspect a story needs to create an impact, the five pillars every great children’s story should have, and how to leverage your book to create a bigger impact.

Bobbie Hinman

November 8, Monday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

A deep dive into the language of writing for children’s books

Discover from a 28-award-winning author how to write in language children will love. Bobbie shares actionable steps and examples, her top three strategies to improve writing language, the top mistakes to avoid, and how to tighten up your manuscript.

Melyssa Leigh Munday

November 8, Monday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase productivity 

Go from overwhelmed and overworked to getting more done in less time, with actionable strategies.

Jes Trudel

November 8, Monday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

The benefits and how tos of creating and being part of a writing group

Discover which kinds of writing groups there are and their benefits, how to start a group, grow membership and keep the group alive and valuable.

Shannon Anderson

November 8, Monday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to go from idea to marvelous manuscript

Find out how to overcome author challenges, the top things to pay attention to improve your writing and the biggest and most common writing craft mistakes.Also get some tips on how to gain media coverage.

NOTE: THEse dates have passed, but we are making all the sessions available again--for free--for a full 48 hours.

Watch ALL the sessions at any time on

20 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC) & 21 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC)

DAY 2

Jeff Elkins

November 9, Tuesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

A deep dive on character voices and dialogue

In this session we cover why dialogue needs to be central to your story, the difference between character voice and character personality, and how voice can communicate emotional changes.

Laura Backes

November 9, Tuesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to self-edit your children's book like a pro

Laura reveals the needed mindset when approaching self-editing, the three levels of revisions-story and exactly how to approach each of them to end up with a professional manuscript.

Jackie Hosking

November 9, Tuesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Writing in rhyme

Discover what the differences between writing in rhyme and writing in prose, when to rhyme or not to rhyme,

Karen Cioffi

November 9, Tuesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

The ins and outs of children's books genres, age groups, writing and craft

Find out the different genres of children’s books, when and how to decide which age group and niche your book is for and how this affects writing style. We also explore self-publishing vs. traditional publishing and, the most common mistakes that authors should avoid.

DAY 3

Karen Ferreira

November 10, Wednesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to get stunning book illustrations that tell your story for less

Illustrations can be the most expensive part of creating a children's book, so make sure it's done right. Karen covers actionable steps to plan your book and work with an illustrator to get text and illustrations that work in harmony to take your story to the next level, while avoiding costly pitfalls.

Matt Stone

November 10, Wednesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

The dos and don'ts of creating a bestselling book cover

Discover what all covers should have to capture readers' attention, and which deadly mistakes to avoid when it comes to cover design.

Derek Doepker

November 10, Wednesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to create audiobooks like a pro (on a budget!)

In this session Derek shares the benefits of having an audiobook, exact steps any author can take to produce professional, affordable audiobooks, and out-of-the-box ways to use your audiobook to advance your author career.

Jay Miletsky

November 10, Wednesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to use bulk printing to your benefit as a self-publishing author

Discover how bulk printing works and the ins and outs of how to make it work for you to produce high-quality books and increase your book sale profits.

Arielle Haughee

November 10, Wednesday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Insider tips on how to get published with a traditional publisher

Hear the benefits of traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, and who traditional publishing is for and not for. Arielle also shares how to improve your chances of being accepted by a publisher and what to never do when submitting your work.

NOTE: THEse dates have passed, but we are making all the sessions available again--for free--for a full 48 hours.

Watch ALL the sessions at any time on

20 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC) & 21 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC)

DAY 4

Daniel Willcocks

November 11, Thursday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Writing as a passion versus as a career

Find out what it really takes to go from writing as a hobby or passion, to doing it as a career. Daniel shares his most foundational advice for fulfillment on this path, plus top do's and don'ts for success.

Dori Durbin

November 11, Thursday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Overcoming author challenges and how to write smarter

Discover from Dori how she overcame imposter syndrome, valuable lessons from her author journey, her biggest mistake and the most successful things she's done to advance her author career.

Matt Ziranek

November 11, Thursday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to grow your audience and sell more books by using your author website

Find out from a website designer that specializes in author websites how to effectively make your website work for you to grow your readership and sales.

Alexa Bigwarfe

November 11, Thursday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

What is an author platform and why do you need one?

Discover the secrets to attracting your target audience and building a fan base, with exact tools and steps to use to build a platform that can give you long-term success as an author.

Laurie Wright

November 11, Thursday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

The first 5 marketing activities to do to play the marketing long-game

When starting out, what are the first five marketing activities and authors should engage in? Laurie shares these, and helps us understand why marketing is a long-game, and how to win that game.

DAY 5

Dale L. Roberts

November 12, Friday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Top strategies to sell more books on Amazon

In this session we go over actionable steps to reach more readers, and convert them to buyers, on Amazon (and other platforms).

Christopher Maselli

November 12, Friday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Great opportunities for children’s writers

Chris reveals one resource that is a must-have for children's authors to unlock writing opportunities, fifteen markets to explore in writing for children, and a powerful strategy to successfully advance your author career.

April Cox

November 12, Friday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to considerably boost your book sales with Amazon A+ Content

Find out Amazon A+ Content can help you double book sales! April shares what it is, how it works, and steps you can take to make A+ Content for you.

Brooke Van Sickle

November 12, Friday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

An overview of children's book marketing

Discover if all authors should do the same kind of marketing, when you should start planning your marketing, how to come up with an action plan, and some of the best ways for children’s book authors to connect with their readers.

Ray Brehm

November 12, Friday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Winning strategies to build and keep your audience

Ray reveals why building an email list is crucial for authors, and the most successful way he's built his list, plus other strategies for children's book authors to build their lists. Also, how to keep your list engaged, and tips on maintaining a good list.

NOTE: THEse dates have passed, but we are making all the sessions available again--for free--for a full 48 hours.

Watch ALL the sessions at any time on

20 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC) & 21 November (7am EDT | 4am PDT | 1pm UTC)

DAY 6

Keith Wheeler

November 13, Saturday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to get (legitimate) reviews and other book marketing tips

Find out white-hat ways to get reviews for your book and thus sell more books, and discover several other book marketing strategies.

Coni Knepper

November 13, Saturday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to market your book for a non-profit cause and still make money

Coni reveals how she's sold thousands of copies of her books, and how she has collaborated with non-profits to donate proceeds of book sales to causes, while still making money for herself.

Paul Brodie

November 13, Saturday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to nail book launch marketing

A strong book launch can be a powerful springboard to long-term success. Paul shares secrets of how he's launched 57 (and counting) bestsellers.

Brian Berni

November 13, Saturday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

A deep-dive into BookBub and Amazon Ads

Discover the benefits of Amazon and Bookbub ads, how to use these with organic strategies, top dos and don’ts for an author who wants to use ads, and who should hire an agency to run their ads, and who should DIY.

Lauren Ranalli

November 13, Saturday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Email marketing for authors: 6 messages to send your readers

In this session Lauren shows us how to take email marketing to the next level, with examples and messages to use to engage readers.

DAY 7

Foreword Publicity: Lori Orlinsky & Alysson Bourque

November 14, Sunday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Marketing Across the Publishing World

Get in-depth insight from publicity pros on the top marketing tactics an author should consider for self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional publishing, how to market across different genres, what your marketing timeline should look like, and more.

Vicky Weber

November 14, Sunday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

How to build and work with your launch team, and marketing for your book’s release

Vicky shares detailed step-by-step advice on building a launch team, what to send them, how to launch your book and strategies for marketing for their book release.

Stacy Bauer

November 14, Sunday @ 7:00 am EDT | 4:00 am PDT | 1:00 pm UTC

Go behind the scenes on how Stacy sold over 60,000 books in less than three years

Stacey shares how she sold over 60,000 of her books in less than three years, and strategies you can implement to greatly increase your own book sales.

Access 30+ World-class children's book and self-publishing masterclasses


These sessions will show you actionable steps and strategies that multiple best-selling and award-winning authors and self-publishing and book marketing experts in the industry use and recommend. For a limited time, you can get FREE access to this exclusive content right here.

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Once-In-A Lifetime Curated Speakers 
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Self-publishing strategies explained by the top experts in the world (hand-picked just for Children's Book Mastery.)

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This not your ordinary online event. We take pride in delivering you the absolute best content so that you can get great results in your self-publishing journey.


Learn From Those Who've Done It

Our speakers are multiple bestselling and award-winning authors and self-publishing and marketing experts – all of them hugely successful in their field and speak from experience.

Top Children's Book And Self- Publishing Experts Reveal Actionable Strategies

Your journey in becoming a successful children's book author could go one of two ways:

Long and Difficult Way

  • You could spend thousands of dollars and countless hours searching for, learning and implementing self-publishing strategies that are outdated or ineffective, or worse... don't work at all!

Easy & Fast Way

  • Or, if you’d like to get faster, better results, sign up for FREE for Children's Book Mastery today and get actionable insights from top experts and step-by-step guidance to plan, write, publish and market your children's book successfully.

If you’re looking for your average, run-of-the-mill virtual conference, you’ve come to the wrong place.

If you’re looking for the top self-publishing strategies that are working right now, then you’re right at home.

MEET YOUR HOST

Karen Ferreira

Karen helps self-publishing children’s book authors master the process of writing, illustrating, designing, publishing and selling their books by providing all the know-how and expert support they need.

Karen Ferreira’s passion for illustrating children’s books prompted her to start
GetYourBookIllustrations in 2016, with a purpose to help authors illustrate and publish beautiful and professional books. GetYourBookIllustrations has now grown to a team of more than 15 professional illustrators. 

Seeing the struggles so many authors ran into lead Karen to launch Children’s Book Mastery, where she provides authors with the know-how and support to succeed through online training in the form of this summit, courses, coaching and live training. 

It is her mission to assist indie children’s book authors to win on every step of the journey, from writing, through publishing, through promotion and marketing.

If you are ready to put in the work, she's here to show you the way.

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