Polished | How to Edit a Children's Book

Edit your children's book in the order that actually works.

Finishing a first draft feels like the hard part is over. Then you open the file again, don't know where to start, and fix a few typos instead.

Editing has an order. Story problems first, then voice and word count, then the small stuff. This course walks you through it in that order so you stop circling the same pages.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN...

1. What an editor looks for in a children's book before anything else
2. How to find what's actually missing in your story, from character to plot
3. What to do when your idea needs more development to carry a whole book
4. How to line edit for voice and cut to your category's word count
5. How to know your story is finished and ready to send to agents and publishers

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE...

1. 9 video lessons on what an editor wants to see, and how to edit your own manuscript
2. A lesson on cutting your word count
3. A lesson on editing your first draft
4. Over 5 hours of editing examples, so you watch the work happen instead of guessing at it
5. The Digital Kidlit Resource Binder, 30+ worksheets for the whole writing process
6. A fillable PDF workbook to follow along with every lesson
7. The Kidlit Editing Checklist for when your draft is done
8. Lifetime access

What customers are saying:

• "Everything about this course was fantastic! It really helped me understand the editing process." - Holly -
• "Going into this course section, I didn't feel strong about my ability to edit. Now, after taking this course, I feel armed with the artillery to demolish it." 💪 - Sarah C. -
• "This course has been a lifesaver for me in that you discuss items that don't get discussed in a "normal" how-to book on children's writing. For instance, the critique and editing lessons ... these were all so valuable to me. So I'm recommending this course to the other writers in my writing groups, too." - Bruce B. -
• "The editing portion of the course was very helpful, including the differences between active and passive voice, as I have written in passive voice many times. I would recommend your course to anyone who is interested in writing for children." - Ramon R. -
• "Since working through the editing lessons, I feel more confident in my abilities as a writer." - Kristen D. -
• "Since watching the lessons, I'm feeling confident and ready to start editing my story." - Myranda R. -

Who's Polished for?

This is for you if you've finished a draft and know it needs work, but every time you sit down you end up rearranging sentences instead of fixing the story.

It's not the right starting place if you haven't finished a draft yet.

How soon will you get access?

Your course access is granted after purchase. You'll get an instant download with your login instructions and what to expect, then a separate email with your course invite.

All our courses are self-paced with lifetime access. If you've bought a course from us before, you'll use the same login and find everything in one place.

This is an online course. 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.