The 3 Things Your Story Must Have To Be Ready For Publishing
Brooke Van Sickle
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In this session, you’ll discover:
Find out what the first thing is that you should do when writing a children’s book and the three things you should include so that readers connect with it. Learn how to know if you have a good story idea and if you should include a message.
Bonus:
– Free Children’s Book Template
Comment Below With Your Key Takeaways Or If You Have Questions About The Session.
22 responses
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I logged in to download the free children’s book template, but the website states it will cost $7.00.
Is there a different link to download for free as advertised?-
Hi Sandra, sorry about that. We are looking into this and will let you know as soon as we have rectified the issue.
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I enjoyed Brooke’s message especially the simple idea of immersing yourself into learning all you can. I tried to download the “free” template she is offering but am finding it is not free, but rather $7.00. Is there something I am doing wrong here?
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My biggest take-a-way is not to be message driven. Focus more on the story and characters, and have that subtly get a message across. Thank you, Brooke, for sharing your practical ideas to improve our writing.
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I like how Brooke talks about doing your research. For example, retelling fairy tales. Read what’s out there and see how yours would be different. Being mindful of who is reading your story, the kids, parents, the teacher etc.
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Brooke’s message about doing your research, read a lot of children’s books, and to immerse yourself into the writing process is the key. If you rush the process, you’ll end up disappointed and frustrated. Another tip I liked was to tell the story from the perspective of a different character if you are retelling a fairy tale.
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I appreciate all of Brookes’s message. Especially about not rushing the process and taking time to learn the craft. There is really an overwhelming amount of learning; however, I know that will produce better results in the end. Thank you!
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I agree with you that it’s wrong to rush with the publication, particularly because writing is a craft for which there is always room for improvement and because there are technicalities that either you don’t know from the beginning or they may change in the meantime. However, I think that if a writer has an idea (with or without commercial potential) it’s already wonderful to have an original idea, stick to it, and pursue the project to the end with the craft and the info the writer has at that moment – or only with its unpolished talent. In other words, just have it done without having it perfect. Subsequent exposure to information that nowadays may come through different ways (e.g. children’s book mastery, webinars, etc.) can make that initial written project only better with every revision. Indeed, the road to the best seller is long (and hard) but it would definitely make your initial project better or much better than if you would have rushed with the publication. In short, that is to say how much I agree with your advice. Thank you!
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Brook, my progress with Kid-Lit has brought me to a new place in publishing my second book. It took over a year to get to this place and the finished product is a grand improvement over the story I originally wrote. My critique group all said they loved the first draft, but I could tell there was something I did not like about it. Putting it on the “back burner” helped me see what that was. The second draft was a big improvement, but I think it was the fifth or sixth time I did the re-write was when I cold see it with a child’s eye view.
Thank you for all the help you have given me all the time I’ve been taking your advice and for the great interview you gave today.
Diane Pleasant (MS P’s Books)
“Just Wait …a Lesson in Patience” (self published through Bookbaby)
and “The Creepy Creek Chorus … a lesson in Friendship” to come out by Christmas this year. -
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Brook, developing the character is what has pushed my career forward. My 1st published book is based on my grandson, who I know well. I reviewed some of my earlier stories and could see how the character was flat. I took your character development form to develop the character for some of the stories and did some rewriting. Suddenly, I could see the difference. I didn’t necessarily use much of the background information in the story, but just being able to write knowing who your character is and how they might react or say makes a big difference. Thank you for your guidance and for sharing this with us.
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Is it possible to get the transcripts
Reading reinforces what I’m hearing.
Great and thank you.-
Hi Diana,
You can get the transcripts by purchasing a Premium Pass. They cost quite a bit to create, so we don’t include them in the free sumit.
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Interested workshop! I saw this yesterday and opten in for 3 of the offers that Brooke offered…I was offered her course on Journey to KID LIT @ $49.00 AND WAS CHARGED $59.00. The Free Children’s Book Template has not arrived.
It looks like Brooke main concern was GETTIg emails vs what is offered for free or for $$$! -
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