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Kidlit Writing Academy


"I went into the class feeling that something was missing from my story. Now I feel that I am headed in the right direction and getting closer to writing a story that can be published. Thank you for all the wonderful information you have given the class. It has been the most helpful class I have taken in writing a children's book."
- Dana Fraley, Former Student -


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Contents

Welcome to the Academy!

Excited to have you join us in the 6-week Writing Intensive.
Academy Welcome
Tell us about yourself

Session 1 - Getting Started

Let's get started writing our stories! Here's what you need first.
Session 1 - Workbook
Session 1 - The 2 Must-Haves for Every Story
Character Spreadsheet
Session 1 - Q&A

Session 2 - Plotting

In this lesson, we'll learn how to plot our stories using the 10-step formula.
Session 2 - Workbook
Session 2 - How to Outline Your Story Plot
[BONUS] Storytime -- How to plot a picture book
Chapter Spreadsheet
Session 2 - Q&A

Session 3 - Writing Your 1st Draft

Now that we have all the tools, it's time to start writing! In this session, we'll learn how to write a 1st draft.
Session 3 - Workbook
Session 3 - How to Write Your 1st Draft
Session 3 Q&A
BONUS - Leaning into Your Theme like Disney

Halfway Check-In

How are things going in the academy so far? Let me know!
Fill out Feedback Form

Session 4 - Editing Your 1st Draft

In this session, we're going to dive into editing! Including understanding what editors are looking for and how to become your best critique partner.
Session 4 - Workbook
Session 4 - Editing Your 1st Draft
Session 4- Q&A

Session 5 - Polishing Your Story

Session 5 - Workbook
Session 5 - Polishing Your Story
Session 5 Q&A

Feedback Sessions

Want to see if what you're writing is on the right track? Watch these feedback sessions to see how to make changes with your story.
Pitch Your Problems - Feedback with Brooke 12.16.21
Live Feedback Session - November 24, 2021
Live Feedback Session - December 29th @11am CST
Live Feedback Session - January 26th @11am CST
Live Feedbacks Session - April 21, 2021
Live Feedback Session - April 15, 2021

Session 6 - Finishing Your Story

You've finished your book! (Or you will soon.) So what happens now? That's what we'll talk about in this session.
Session 6 - Academy Workbook
Session 6 - What happens next?
Session 6 - Q&A

Congrats! Download your badge of completion.

You've officially finished the course.
Complete the Form!
KidLit Academy Completion Badge

Free Bonuses

Want to go further? Snag your free bonuses now.
Kidlit Idea Decoder.pdf
The Ultimate Guide on Illustrations in Kids' Books.pdf
Introduction to the Children's Market Guide.pdf

Resources to help you go further!

Extra resources for you to check out!
Get Your Story Critiqued!
Writer On-Submission Toolkit
Self-Publisher's Starter Pack
Submit to BiblioKid Publishing