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

🌟 Course Title: How to Write Children's Stories and Get Published (Updated!)

📘 Course Description by a Published Children's Author, Michael F Commini, Ph.D.

Are you an aspiring children's stories author struggling to navigate the world of publishing? 📚✍️ You're not alone! I was in your shoes once. I recall the thrill of signing a contract with a publisher, only to receive a call from them moments later - but it wasn't good news. The marketing department, or so they claimed, couldn't figure out how to sell my book. In hindsight, I suspect their real aim was to nudge me towards vanity publishing. 🤔

Fast forward through the trials and errors, and today, I stand as a successful published author! And now, I'm excited to share with you the journey that transformed my dream into reality. 🚀

What You Will Learn:

In this comprehensive course, I will guide you step-by-step through the process I used to get my children's stories published:

• Identifying Your Market: Discover which age group resonates with your story and why it matters.
• Understanding Classification Types: Get to know the different types of children's books and where your story fits in.
• Choosing Your Genre: Decide on the genre that aligns best with your writing style and audience.
• Writing Process: Explore techniques and strategies to enhance your storytelling.
• Illustration: Learn if self-illustrating is right for you, or find out how to collaborate with an illustrator. If you opt to illustrate yourself, I'll introduce you to user-friendly software options that can bring your visions to life.
• Support and Resources: Identify where to find support throughout the writing process to keep you motivated and focused.
• Navigating Publishing Options: Understand the pros and cons of different publishing avenues, including whether a literary agent is the right fit for you.
• Marketing Your Book: Learn effective marketing strategies to promote your published book and connect with your readers.

Your Journey to Becoming a Published Author Begins Here! 🌟

I'm not just going to tell you what worked for me; I'll share the lessons learned along the way so that you too can exclaim, "I am a published author!" 🎉

Important Note: This course is a guide to navigating the publishing industry. It focuses on the practical aspects of getting your children's story from an idea to a published work. While I will cover fundamental writing principles and offer some creative tips, this is not a comprehensive creative writing course. If you're looking for in-depth creative writing instruction, I encourage you to explore other fantastic courses available here on Udemy.

Let's embark on this exciting journey together! Enroll now and start writing the story of your publishing success today! 📖✏️💫