Welcome, Children's Book Writers!


Hi there! I'm Janet Fox, author and teacher. I've been writing for children for 25 years, and have 12 published books from picture books through YA novels. 

Once upon a time I struggled with finding the help I needed to understand writing and publishing for children. I went to conferences and workshops, studied craft books, and even went back to school for an expensive MFA. 

Now that I've happily achieved success, I want to share what I've learned with you, as I have with my other students who've written their first books and seen them in print. 

If you're searching for a way to write and publish your children's book, look no further. I'm offering everything from free digital downloads to short informative downloads to medium-sized courses to "MFA-in-a-box" courses. I've outlined every step you need to achieve your dream of writing a book that readers will love. 

What courses will you find in Fox Tales?

Everything inside Fox Tales is designed to help writers who wish to write books for children and young adults.

Choose your best path, to write your best children's book.

Choose your best path, to write your best children's book.

From my free downloads to my short introductory courses to my high-touch Fox's Den, you'll find everything here.

Learn More  

Six Day Story System

Six Day Story System

A comprehensive starter course for writers wishing to write books for children, from picture books through YA novels.

Learn More  

Perfect Picture Books

Perfect Picture Books

This course will provide you with the basics to write a picture book, from idea to finished draft, with marketing tools as well.

Learn More  

DIY Den

DIY Den

A full instructional course for writing a children's book from start to finish at your own pace, on your own.

Learn More  

Fox's Den

Fox's Den

A high-touch, full high-level course for children's book writers who wish interaction and oversight as well as courses to take on your own.

Learn More  

Short courses to level up your writing game

Short courses to level up your writing game

5 short courses made for you to understand plot; character; querying; book proposals; or accountability.

Learn More  

Six Day Story System

Are you a beginner in the kidlit writing world? Start here!

Your starter tool kit for all children's book writers who need the basics.

  • Fundamentals for picture book through YA writers
  • Character, plot, and world
  • Next steps to study the market

Find Out More Here

Perfect Picture Books

Are you new to writing picture books and it's your biggest dream to write one? Start here!

Your starter tool kit for all children's book writers who wish to write picture books.

  • Fundamentals for picture book writers
  • Character, plot, and world
  • Next steps to study the market

Find Out More Here

Fox's Den and DIY Fox's Den

Are you an intermediate to advanced writer looking to up your kidlit writing skills? These are for you!

The Fox's Den is a high-touch program, with direct support from the instructor, plus a community forum for questions, with regular meetings for live feedback on your work.

DIY Den is also available as a self-guided course for intermediate to advanced children's book writers who wish to write, revise, and publish their books, and are comfortable with taking the full course on their own.

  • 10 modules on all aspects of writing for children
  • Character, plot, world, genre and audience breakdowns, publishing and more
  • Extensive exercises and handouts
  • For students inside the full Fox's Den, direct support from the instructor.

Find Out More About DIY Den Here Find Our More About Fox's Den Here

Janet can analyze a piece of writing and, with her considerable experience, recommend exactly what to do to make it engaging and marketable.

Brook

Newly published novelist

D

Aspiring writer

You found the ideal combination of craft instruction and encouragement. In particular, your practical experience, as applied to my project, was right on the money.

Judy

Published writer, new project

With Janet's guidance I learned the valuable inside/outside outline, provided wonderful guidance and training, and crafted a first draft

Rosemary

Aspiring novelist

Janet is generous with her time, intellectual property, and expertise. She is warm and supportive. Her wide experience as an author has given her the background to work with authors of picture books through young adult novels.

Susan

Former teacher and newly published writer

Janet changed the way I feel about my writing, giving me a whole new level of confidence, enjoyment, and hope for my work in progress.

Eric

Aspiring writer, legal analyst

Janet gave me structure when there was none. Janet helped me identify my audience when I didn't realize I even needed one. And every step of the way, Janet, with her wealth of knowledge, gave me tool after tool to help me treat every road block as a speed bump on my way to finishing my first draft.

Julie

Teacher and aspiring author

Janet is a caring and compassionate coach with excellent story sense and deep knowledge of both craft and the market. She gave me just the right combination of support and tough love to get my story where it needed to be

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I reach you if I have questions or need support?

We're happy to help! Please contact us here if you have questions or need support.

Can I get a refund if a course isn't right for me?

We hope you are fully satisfied with all of our products! If not, please contact us here.

How long do I get access to the courses I purchase?

All of our courses include access for the lifetime of the business.
Write Your Story Today!

I know how it feels to wish you could see your book finished and beloved by children. I would love to help you get there.

I'm proud to have coached dozens of writers from rough draft to finished book, and several on to publication of award-winning books. 

I've taught numerous online courses from beginner-level to advanced, and I'd love to teach you how to be a confident writer.

I look forward to seeing your books in the hands of happy readers!