Kidlit Publishing Toolkit

Learn how to publish your children's book!

Walk step-by-step through your three publishing options with the Kidlit Publishing Toolkit -- including, how to get a traditional publishing contract, self-publish your book, or work with a hybrid publisher. Explaining the pros and cons of each option, the toolkit gives you the step-by-step process to move forward with your publishing journey.

What customers are saying:

"If you don't know anything about submitting a children's book . . . you need this! I had an interview with a publisher and she loved the book. I felt professional with the information you provided for my proposal!" - Tracey Albrecht -

"Thank you so much Brooke for the awesome publishing pack! What I love about the kit is that Brooke has condensed a plethora of information into easily accessible kits that make everything seem straightforward and manageable. Plus it's all presented in a visually pleasing manner. I definitely recommend." - Michelle Arscott -

"You're a good teacher! Checking up on me definitely motivated me to finish reading your toolkit - and I am so very glad to have it. It's the roadmap I needed. I like the tool kit. Especially, the practical advice and the personal experiences, too." - Linda Blair -

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...

1. The 3 different publishing options you can choose for your book
2. The steps you must take in order to pursue publication in any of your options
3. The pros and cons of each to help you know which is best for you

WHAT'S INSIDE THE FILLABLE SELF-STUDY GUIDE...

1. The 8 steps to getting a traditional publishing contract
2. Manuscript format breakdown to ensure your story is setup correctly before you hit submit
3. Query letter template to help you write a professional pitch for an agent or publisher
4. List of 100 publishers to send your story to
5. 6 key questions to ask when offered a contract
6. The 5 steps it takes to self-publish a children's book
7. Book plan worksheet to list out the specifics for the type of book you're creating
8. Contractor checklist when hiring and working with contractors
9. Budget sheet to help you plan the cost of your book
10. Final details sheet to make sure you've finished everything before you hit publish
11. Writing your book description worksheet to help you create a description that will attract readers
12. The 5 steps to find a hybrid publisher
13. Industry lingo cheat sheet to help you understand common terms used in the publishing industry
14. Manuscript submission checklist to make sure your story is really ready to be published
15. 10+ additional resources to help you along your publishing journey

Who's this self-study guide for?

The Toolkit is perfect for any writer who's feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, or confused by the children's book publishing process. It will help you understand the complete process in an easy-to-understand format to help you finally get your story into the hands of children!

How soon after purchasing will you receive the toolkit?

The Kidlit Publishing Toolkit will be delivered digitally, via the email address you provide at checkout. It should arrive within 5-10 minutes of your purchase. (At this time the kit is only available in digital PDF format. You can choose to print the entire kit and have it bound or keep it in a 3-ring binder, or you can print just the pages you need at specific times. Whatever works best for you.)

This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship.

Please note: Our digital products are for personal use only. While you can use the fillable fields on your computer or print out the sheets yourself, you cannot share this with anyone else, make a copy, or use this for resale.