Category:Course: My Kid Book Pitch
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Hurry hurry hurry – registration for art agent Lilla’s children’s book writing course, My Kid Book Pitch, closes TODAY! This course won’t run again until 2022, so if you want to write a kids’ book with Lilla this year then grab your spot here now! Here’s why you should write a kids’ book Sales of kids’ books soared during the first year of the pandemic, as we locked down and schools closed across the globe. Parents and carers turned to books to help educate their children, to show them a world outside the confines of their homes, to entertain them, to make up for lack of social interactions with their peers, and to share an enjoyable moment of mutual comfort and bonding. And honestly every five minutes that they didn’t spend on screens was a win back then, am I right? And with the pandemic still ongoing, the boom is

Do you want to write a unique children’s story? Lilla here. Today I’m sharing Part 2 of my FREE children’s story book idea generator, to help you warm up for my children’s book writing course, My Kid Book Pitch, which starts next Monday, October 18th. Did you find yesterday’s Squeeze Me Doll Magic Card activated your imagination? If you missed it, click here. Big reveal! Here is Squeeze Me Doll’s best friend! Today, we’ve got Giraffe. Take a moment for yourself, away from devices and humans and noise, and let your mind wander. See what pops into your head. Giraffes have witty spots (why?), crazy long necks (why?) and are one part horse (why?)! What kind of personality do they have, in your mind? First, let’s take a good look at Giraffe. Note the neat black hooves, the long tail with a black tip, the bristly mane, the spots that

Would you like to write your very own children’s picture book? Do you want to create appealing characters to enthral and delight? Do you want to know the latest children’s book trends? Do you want to share your story and grow young minds? Art agent Lilla’s picture book writing course, My Kid Book Pitch, starts in less than two weeks, on Monday, October 18th, and there’s still time to sign up. If you’ve ever wanted to write a picture book but don’t know where to start, if you’re bursting with ideas or don’t have a single one, if you want to learn to write a unique, original story in a way that’s accessible and fun, this course is for you. Why write a children’s picture book? Children’s books are quietly radical. As well as being a great bonding experience between children and carergivers, with a host of long term benefits

Let art agent Lilla show you how simple and enjoyable it can be to write a picture book of your very own! In My Kid Book Pitch, which starts Monday, October 18th, Lilla will teach you everything you need to know to write a picture book story, avoid the slush pile, and get it published. On Day 1, you’ll play with Lilla’s Magic Cards as a first step to get your dreamy idea. Then, you’ll fill out a structured sequencing chart to organize and structure your story. And that’s just for starters! Does the course work? YES! Here are two fabulous student success stories from last year’s course. Emily Hamilton Back in March, Emily emailed us to let us know that the story she’d written in My Kid Book Pitch had been picked up by a publisher. Emily said: “I found out last week that a publishing house is taking

Learn how to write a picture book – for less! Do you want to learn how to write a picture book? Imagine getting paid for creating unique, appealing characters, building dreamy, magical worlds, and bringing your story to life for generations of children to enjoy – no wonder so many artists dream of building a career in this incredible art market! And it’s a huge market right now too. In the US, for example, NPD BookScan have reported that sales of books in the first quarter of 2021 have grown 29% compared to the same quarter in 2020, with adult non-fiction and children’s story books leading the growth. So, how do you write a picture book? There are plenty of guides and courses out there that will help you, but art agent Lilla’s My Kid Book Pitch course, which starts on October 18th, is a unique course that will give