How to Write Children's Stories and Get Published (Updated!)

by a Published Children's Author

4.25 (24 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Entrepreneurship
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How to Write Children's Stories and Get Published (Updated!)
161
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1 hour
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Aug 2020
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$49.99
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What you will learn

Identify the age group for which they will write.

Choose the genre of the stories they will write.

Decide if a literary agent is necessary.

Discuss the differences between commercial publishing, vanity publishing and self-publishing.

Determine which method of publishing is right for them.

Self-publish a book using one of two publishing outlets discussed in this course.

Discuss the illustration options available to them.

Why take this course?

Do you write children's stories but find it difficult to get published? So did I! Until a few years ago I had only one book accepted for publication only to have the publisher call as I was signing the contract and tell me never mind! It seemed their marketing department could not figure out how to pitch my book to the book selling chains. In actuality, I believe it was a ploy to switch me to vanity publishing so the publisher could make all the money and take none of the risk. 

Fast forward a few years and now I am a published author!

How did I do it? That is what you will learn inside this course! 

I will walk you through the steps I followed to finally get into print. In this course you will:

  • Explore your market and determine what age group to write for
  • Learn what the classification types are for children's books
  • Determine which genre is best for you
  • Explore the writing process
  • Decide if self-illustration is for you and if not, where to find an illustrator
  • Explore the different software options available to you if you do decide to illustrate yourself
  • Learn where to get support throughout the writing process
  • Explore the publishing options available to you and determine if you should approach a literary agent
  • Learn how to market your book once it is published


    I will share with you these and other lessons learned so you too may soon say, "I am a published author!"

    DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a creative writing course. While I will cover some of the basics of writing such as where to get story ideas and share some writing tips, the main focus of this course is to share with you how you can follow a similar path to getting published that allowed me to publish quickly and successfully. If you are looking for a creative writing course, may I suggest you check out some of the outstanding courses available right here on Udemy?

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    Reviews

    Dayle
    September 3, 2022
    Wanted more time on how to write the book, but instructor was more focused on the publishing aspect and not the actual writing. Disappointed. He does take you step by step through the self publishing which may be helpful to some. Still if you want more on the actual writing process, this is not that.
    Vic
    January 6, 2022
    It gives more like an overview of writing a children's book from the beggining to marketing. Does not come with all the step by step guide to write a book but just the general knowledge about it.
    Daleen
    May 14, 2019
    Yes. But aimed at USA and not sure about the legalities ISBN numbers in South Africa, i.e payments etc. I would have liked a certificate of completion
    Kesha
    March 12, 2019
    The information was easy to follow and implement. I am very excited to publish my children's book. Thank you
    Diane
    March 11, 2019
    Instruction format and content are weak. Nice person but so far I could get this info from a quick google search. I don't like to be too critical but unfortunately I can't change my rating. This was more of an quick over view rather than a how to. Disappointed.
    Beverley
    November 16, 2018
    I had no idea about the amount of marketing information available online and so it was very helpful. Dr. C was easy to follow and pleasant to listen to.

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