JOIN US FOR A 48-HOUR ENCORE WEEKEND!
Watch ALL the sessions from Children’s Book Mastery at any time from 28 July (11:59 pm PST ) until 30 July (11:59 pm PST) at childrensbookmastery.com/sessions-2025/
Schedule Of Events
Note: With your free Children’s Book Mastery pass, you can only watch the expert sessions for 48 hours from when they broadcast. Each day, new sessions will be uploaded, and the sessions that have been live for 48 hours will be removed. If you want to watch any of the expired sessions, you’ll be redirected to purchase the Premium Pass to get lifetime access.
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DAY 0 – Children’s Book Mastery Kick-Off
Sunday, 21 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Karen Ferreira
Children’s Book Mastery Kick-Off
Join us for the live kick-off where your host will run you through a bird’s eye overview of all the steps of creating and publishing your children’s book, and explain how you can get the most out of the summit.
DAY 1
Sessions become available on Monday, 22 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Christopher Maselli
Writing by the Numbers
Find out how to find time to write, how little bits of writing add up fast, and how our success multiplies by being accountable to others.
Daniel David Wallace
Character-first Writing
Discover the power of character-first writing to create an emotionally resonant story, and craft authentic, compelling characters that captivate readers.
Sandra Beckwith
The 3 Easiest Ways to Get Author and Book Publicity
National award-winning former publicist Sandra Beckwith talks about three shortcuts to publicity success.
Alexa Bigwarfe
The Business of Being an Author
Gain insights into running a successful author business, from planning and marketing to financial management and navigating the publishing industry.
Derek Doepker
Influencer Marketing for Authors
In this jam-packed action-oriented session, you’ll discover strategies for identifying the right influencers and approaching them effectively to boost your author success.
JOIN US FOR A 48-HOUR ENCORE WEEKEND!
Watch ALL the sessions from Children’s Book Mastery at any time from 28 July (11:59 pm PST ) until 30 July (11:59 pm PST) at childrensbookmastery.com/sessions-2025/
DAY 2
Sessions become available on Tuesday, 23 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Gary Williams
How to Overcome Productivity Blocks Using AI Ethically
Discover how to ethically leverage AI to overcome productivity blocks, boost creativity, and enhance your writing process (without using it to write your book!).
Marcy Pusey
Plotting Perfection: How to Create Strong Picture Book Stories
Learn the essential elements of a strong picture book plot, how to enthrall children, and how to integrate lessons seamlessly, all from an expert editor’s perspective.
Kris Safarova
Nine Types of Stories to Build Connection With Readers
Kris shares nine powerful story types to help you connect deeply and build trust with your readers.
Shelby Leigh
Social Media Marketing for Authors
Find out how to effectively use social media to market your books, build your author brand, and engage with your audience.
Robin Larin
Writing picture books in rhyme
Join us for for valuable insights on writing captivating rhyming picture books. Learn about the essential elements of rhyme, common pitfalls, and strategies for balancing your storyline with verse.
DAY 3
Sessions become available on Wednesday, 24 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Beth Barany
Crafting Compelling Characters and Character Transformation
Discover strategies for developing characters who undergo meaningful transformations, from establishing their starting points to crafting turning points and balancing internal and external conflicts.
Arielle Haughee
How to Work with an Illustrator
Gain valuable insights on selecting and collaborating with an illustrator, effectively communicating your vision, and balancing creative control.
Tamara Dever
The Ins and Outs of Book Design
Delve into the technical aspects of book design tailored for children’s picture books, including considerations like bleed, trim, gutter, typography, and layout techniques that enhance visual storytelling.
Maria Dismondy
An Insider’s Insights to Getting Traditionally Published.
Get an inside look into the traditional publishing process, manuscript evaluation criteria, common rejection reasons, targeting the right publishers, and crafting compelling query letters and synopses.
Gena Maselli
How to Develop an Audience Through Email Marketing
Discover the importance of emailing regularly, finding one’s authentic voice, encouraging responses (which increases deliverability and keeps us out of the spam folder), and more.
JOIN US FOR A 48-HOUR ENCORE WEEKEND!
Watch ALL the sessions from Children’s Book Mastery at any time from 28 July (11:59 pm PST ) until 30 July (11:59 pm PST) at childrensbookmastery.com/sessions-2025/
DAY 4
Sessions become available on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Laura Backes
How to Write Classic Children’s Books That Stand the Test of Time
Uncover the secrets to writing timeless children’s books that captivate young readers, strategies for creating emotional connections, and tips for balancing originality with enduring appeal.
Matthew Ziranek
How to Design a Winning Author Website
Learn essential strategies and best practices to create a compelling and effective author website that engages visitors, showcases your books, and strengthens your online presence.
Lorna K Bailey
Simplifying Your Author Business with Systems and Processes
Explore the importance of implementing systems and processes to streamline your author projects, including essential systems, task delegation strategies, tools for project management, and automation techniques to optimize productivity.
Ray Brehm
The Tech Side of Being an Author
Ray simplifies the complexities of websites, blogs, funnels, and other tech, making them approachable and understandable for authors.
Laurence O’Bryan
The Art of Book Presentation for Promotion
Laurence shares expert insights on how to prepare your book for successful promotion. Discover the key components of successful book presentation and how to optimize them for sales.
DAY 5
Sessions become available on Friday, 26 July 2024 at 1 pm EST | 10 am PST | 12 pm CST | 5pm UTC
Karen Ferreira
Mastering “Show, Don’t Tell”
Karen shares actionable strategies to enhance your writing with show, don’t tell. This session provides plenty of examples to help you bring your stories to life.
CJ Anaya
How to Use Plottr for Children’s Book Authors
Discover how Plottr, a tool that helps you outline, organize, and track your books and stories, can enhance your storytelling and productivity.
April Cox
The Authorpreneur Mindset
Learn about the mindset and strategies necessary to succeed as an authorpreneur, balancing creative project with business skill to effectively manage and grow your author career.
Lisa Ferland
How to Succeed at Crowdfunding for Children’s Book Authors
Explore the key benefits of crowdfunding for children’s book authors, plus successful strategies for creating engaging campaigns, effective rewards, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Monique Danielle
Making Book Creation Easy with Atticus
Learn about book formatting and how books get created, and find out how Atticus can help authors create their own professional-looking print and ebooks easily.
JOIN US FOR A 48-HOUR ENCORE WEEKEND!
Watch ALL the sessions from Children’s Book Mastery at any time from 28 July (11:59 pm PST ) until 30 July (11:59 pm PST) at childrensbookmastery.com/sessions-2025/
