In this course, Dani Vee delves deep into the intricacies of the publishing industry, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the competitive landscape and rise above the approximately 99% of manuscripts that never make it out of the slush pile.
Each module is carefully crafted to address the unique hurdles faced by aspiring children's authors, offering practical techniques and expert insights to help you unlock your true writing and publishing potential.
This 2.5 hour course (organised into easily digestible modules) is more like having a heart-to-heart chat with author, podcaster, acquisitions manager, mentor and literary festival host, Dani Vee.
Dani tells it like it is, giving the perspectives of author AND acquisitions editor - a combination of warm encouragement, tough love, insider tips and the vital knowledge and actions you need to take to pave your way to a successful manuscript submission.
What can you do to get your children's book or picture book manuscript scooped out of the slush pile?
You 'need to know what you don't know' about the KidLit & publishing world.
This course will fully equip you with everything you need, offering insider advice, tough love and actionable learnings from children's author, podcaster, writing festival host and kidlit acquisitions manager, Dani Vee.
For just $49, tap into Dani's insights and save yourself a load of time and creative heartache.
Join children's book author, podcaster, acquisitions editor and writers festival host Dani Vee for this course that will show you what you need to do to break through as an author on the kid lit scene.
In this presentation, you will:
This course feels like a one-on-one advice session with Dani Vee
"Learn from an author who is actively writing, pitching, promoting and acquiring children's book and picture book manuscripts."
"Don't just cross your fingers and send your manuscript off. Do the work. Do the course. Give yourself the best shot at publishing success."
"Author your own success by being up to date on what publishers are looking for. "
Introduction & welcome to course
Know Your Audience: Publisher & Reader
What To Do To Get Your Manuscript Ready for Submission
Rhyme Crimes
How to avoid them when writing your Children's Picture Book.
This is Not a Joke: How to add humour and be naturally funny in picture books and children's books
Submit for KidLit Success
Say Goodbye to the Slush Pile:
Alternative Routes for Your Picture Book or Children's Book Manuscript