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If you are a beginning writer: These fundamental lessons are designed to ground you in the most basic principles of writing a book, from picture book through young adult novel.
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If you are a writer who wants to be published: The publishing marketplace and industry are complex, and this course will define the basics for you what readers – and publishers – want.
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If you are an intermediate writer in search of greater understanding: With enough layers of craft, these basic lessons will give even more experienced writers new take-aways.
Discover the Magic of Writing For Children With
Six Day Story System
Are you just starting out and you dream of writing a captivating children’s book but don’t know where to start?
The “Six Day Story System” is here to guide you from idea to writing your first draft in just six days!
This comprehensive course covers all the essentials you need to know to create a delightful story that young readers will love.
This course is for you if you are...
...a children's book writer looking for help!
What's Inside Six Day Story System?
The Six Day Story System is a meticulously designed course aimed at transforming aspiring children’s book writers from complete beginners into confident writers. Each lesson offers structured guidance and practical exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. By the end of the Six Day Story System, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create your very own children’s book.
Janet's Lesson Plans
When we write for children, we are writing to an audience of wide-ranging ages and interests. Your first step is to know your audience – your ideal reader. Your second step is to define your genre and understand what’s appropriate for that ideal reader. Whether you’re writing a picture book, a middle grade novel, or a young adult novel, this lesson provides definitions and prompts to guide you in identifying audience and genre so that you can start building your best story.
Now, you have the idea, but where do you go from here? In this lesson, we’ll guide you through understanding your premise, your point, your theme, and how to express the deeper reasons why your story must be told.
Every story needs characters, from protagonist to antagonist to secondary characters, and this is the lesson that will show you how to create your own special cast to populate your book. In addition, you’ll learn what it means, from picture book to YA novel, to create a character arc of change, and to give your story momentum and purpose.
A plot is not just a random string of events. Each action by characters must lead to the next set of actions. How do you choose what to put in your story, and what to leave out? In this lesson we’ll walk you through plot models and story-telling strategies so that you can create a compelling plot for your picture book, or your MG or YA novel.
From systems to further studies, from understanding how publishing works today, to creating your own network of like-minded writers, in this lesson we’ll show you how you can take your desire to write for children all the way to a career as a published author.
I am always adding extras to my lessons and you'll have this course FOREVER so keep writing!
Meet Your Instructor, Janet Fox
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.
I've outlined every step you need to achieve your dream of writing a book that readers will love.
WHAT DO YOU GET WITH SIX DAY STORY SYSTEM?
Learn how to define your audience, how to create characters and plot, how to wade through the complexities of publishing & marketing a book for young (or even older) readers!
Market Know-How
Assess the publishing market-place and know how your book fits.
Compelling Characters
Create characters that readers will love!
Plot Perfection
Know what makes a plot compelling and drives a story forward.
The six well thought out lessons were very manageable and informative.
Tracy
Beginning student
Tracy
Beginning student
I could go through the lessons at my own pace and appreciate having them available for future reference. I learned more about crafting a story and the points to consider when writing. 5 out of 5 stars
Madeline
Beginning student
Excellent overview for beginner writers...As an aspiring children's author, I found this course very helpful as an introduction to the craft and industry. It provided valuable foundational knowledge, giving me the confidence to move forward with my draft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
If you are a beginning or intermediate writer, wanting to understand children's book writing and publishing, this course is for you.
How long is the course available to me?
Once you've purchased it, it's yours forever.
And note that even when I add new material, it's still yours and you can access it and any upgrades at any time!
Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?
Of course, I hope you will be fully satisfied by my course, but if not please contact me for a refund.
How can I get answers to my questions if I need help?
Please contact me at this link: https://bit.ly/contactmewebsite
What can I expect to learn from this course?
This course is designed to walk you through the basics of children's book creation. You'll learn the fundamentals of writing a children's book from plot to character to world building and more. And you'll understand how to send your manuscript to market.
Why wait to get started on your best book?
Get this short course with all the info you need right now!
