Kidlit Writer's Starter Kit

Learn the step-by-step process you need to write your children's book!

The Kidlit Writer's Starter Kit is the perfect guide to make the writing process easier for new writers. Walk through our simple 4-step process on how to go from idea to polished story with a worksheet to help you each step of the way.

What customers are saying:

"I wasn't very confident when I first started but the kit helped get me started. I've now finished writing my first children's book and have submitted it to a publisher who has offered to publish my book! So I would like to say thank you for the wonderful Starter Kit." - Jamie Craig -

"The Kidlit Writer's Starter Kit is so user-friendly and helpful! It's perfect for a beginner because it's not overwhelming at all. My favorite sheets were the picture book plot and layout page but it's all been great. Thank you!" - Holly DiBella-McCarthy -

"I thought I was an organized writer until I tried Brooke’s method. The Kidlit Writer's Starter Kit allows you to easily print out the pages you need when you need them. Everything is organized! Because Brooke shares her experiences with us and has tools like this, I am further along on my journey than ever before!" - Roseann Schwartz -

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...

1. Exactly what to do next with your story
   
2. How to simplify the writing process
3. Where to put your focus so you can finally finish your book!
   

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

1. Children's book idea sheet to brainstorm and choose a new story idea to work with
2. Initial story idea outline to help you plan out your idea before you start typing
3. Character profile card to use for both picture books and chapter books or novels
   
4. Plot outlines to use for both picture books and chapter books or novels
5. Picture book page layout to paginate your picture book
6. Chapter scene card to plan each chapter of your story
7. Sample story manuscripts for both picture books and chapter books or novels
8. Story title generator to help you pick a winning title for your story
9. Editing checklist to complete whenever you have a completed draft of your story
10. Manuscript submission checklist to help you know when your story's ready to publish
11. Children's book categories cheat sheet to help you know the age of your target reader and requirements for your chosen category
12. Pack of 3 writing quote wall hangings to display and motivate you during your writing time
13. 10+ additional resources to use when writing a children's book

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Who's this self-study guide for?

The Starter Kit is perfect for any writer who's feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, or confused by the children's book writing process. It will help you know what to do and when, so you can finally complete your first book! Which will give you the confidence you need to write more and more books to share with kids.

How soon after purchasing will you receive the kit?

The Kidlit Writer's Starter Kit 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.