Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids
By Brooke Van Sickle
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Episodes: 36
Description
Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.
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Frances Gilbert on Publishing, Rejection, and Marketing Your Own Books
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Do I Need an Illustrator? The #1 Mistake New Children's Book Writers Make
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May 12, 2025 |
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From Dreams to Book Deals: How Shannon Anderson Became a Children’s Book Author Without Any Industry Experience
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May 07, 2025 |
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Day 5: How to Format and Polish Your Children's Book Manuscript (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
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May 02, 2025 |
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Day 4: How to Build the Perfect Plot for Your Children's Book (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
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May 01, 2025 |
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Day 3: Finalizing Your Story Assets to Tell a Complete Story (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Day 2: How to Create Your Main Character (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Day 1: How to Choose the Best Story Idea for Your Children's Book (Kidlit Story Kickoff)
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Top Questions Every Aspiring Picture Book Author Asks (Answered!)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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How to Choose the Right Comp Titles for Your Children's Book (and Why It Matters)
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Are You Writing a Picture Book or Something Else? How to Know If Your Idea Fits the Market
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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What Is Back Matter in a Children's Book? How to Use It to Strengthen Your Story and Impress Publishers
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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3 Must-Have Ingredients for a Successful Children’s Book (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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From Facebook to Children's Book with Kitty O'Meara - Episode 23
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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Tips on Illustrating for children with NY Times Best-Selling illustrator Holly Hatam - Episode 22
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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A New Way to Market Your Kids Book - Journey to Kidlit Podcast Ep. 21
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Oct 30, 2020 |
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Making Picture Book Writing a Family Affair with Megan Pighetti - Episode 20
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Finding Time to Write as a Busy Mom with Author Lindsay Barry - Journey to Kidlit Podcast Ep. 19
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Author Interview with Laura Segal Stegman about her new Middle Grade - Ep. 18
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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Creative talk with Children's Book Illustrator Elizabeth Savanella - Podcast Ep. 17
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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Some Inspiration to Write that Book You've been Thinking About - Journey to Kidlit Podcast Ep 16
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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The Reason You need an Editor for Your Children's Book -- Podcast Episode #15
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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3 Tips to Help You Find a New Idea to Write about - Journey to KidLit Podcast Ep. 14
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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3 Things to Know Before You Self Publish a Children's Book - Journey to KidLit Podcast Episode #13
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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4 Tips to Find Time to Write (& Be Productive when you do!) - Journey to KidLit Podcast Episode #12
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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Finding your story (Even if you want to tell a message) - Journey to KidLit Podcast Epidsode #11
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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Using KDP to Self-Publish Your Children's Book with Brigitte Brulz - Journey to KidLit Episode #10
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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Self-publishing a Children's Book Series with Katie Pye - Journey to KidLit Episode #9
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May 09, 2020 |
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How to Write a Good Query Letter - Journey to KidLit Podcast Episode 8
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May 02, 2020 |
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Interview with Host of the Storyland Podcast, Jessica Snider - Journey to KidLit Episode 7
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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Work from Home Habits for Writers - Journey to KidLit Episode 6
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Mar 29, 2020 |
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Become a Children's Book Illustrator with Gabriela Dieppa - Journey to KidLit Ep. 5
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Feb 22, 2020 |
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Journey to KidLit Episode 4 - Not Everyone Should Self-Publish a Book
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Feb 15, 2020 |
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Journey to KidLit Episode 3 - How to Know Your Book's Ready to Submit
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Feb 01, 2020 |
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Journey to KidLit Episode 2 - The 6 Categories of Kid's Books
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Episode 1 - Becoming a Kids Book Writer with Brooke Van Sickle
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Jan 18, 2020 |