5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Illustrator for your Children's Storybook
The right illustrator won’t just draw your story—they’ll help you tell it.
The KidLit Lab
Helping current and aspiring authors write and publish children's books from a Christian perspective. Every Tuesday, get actionable strategies on kidlit craft, publishing, and marketing, from bestselling, award-winning author, Laura Wifler.
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The Christian KidLit Agent Hunt: Where to Actually Look
Actual tools, websites, and strategies that work to find the mysterious agent
Stuck? Write This One Sentence Before You Write Your Children's Book Draft
Hop on!
How to Finally Write the Picture Book You Keep Thinking About
Ever experience this as a children’s book writer?
Do you have a one-liner yet?
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10 Things I Do When I Don’t Feel Like Working on My Children’s Picture Books
Who says it has to be wasted time?
The Secret to Better KidLit? Read Like a Writer.
Discover the essential Mentor Texts every KidLit writer should study. Learn how to read picture books like a writer and use craft techniques from the best titles to improve your own manuscripts.
When Someone Googles You, What Do They Find?
And what will you do about it?
How To Professionally Self-Publish Your Children's Book
In 12 Simple(ish) Steps
5 Story Ideas for Your Next Picture Book Draft
Need a story idea? This is for you.