DIY Den


A "do-it-yourself" series of 10 modules with lessons, exercises, and downloads designed to take children's book writers from "premise to published", with forever access.

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. In my DIY Den you'll find every step you need to achieve your dream of writing a book that readers will love. 

Are you...

...self-motivated to learn how to write a children's book at your own pace?

  • If you don't need:

    a community or Zoom meetings or bonuses, but you do want the lessons and exercises...

  • If you don't want:

    ...to wait any longer to learn how to write a children's book...

  • But you do want and need...

    ...access to an extensive set of courses and exercises...then DIY Den is for you!

The DIY Den

If you prefer to take a complete roster of courses at your own pace, at a lower price point, covering all aspects of children's book writing and publishing, you're in the right place.

Janet's Lesson Plan

Welcome to Fox's Den - a brief introduction.

Six lessons designed to help you decide the best path for you to take through the Den.

Five lessons covering all aspects of picture book writing.

Three lessons covering all aspects of writing for middle grade readers.

Three lessons covering all aspects of writing for young adult readers.

Twelve lessons covering all aspects of writing compelling characters.

Eight lessons covering all aspects of writing powerful plots.

Three lessons covering all aspects of creating rich and layered worlds.

Five lessons covering all aspects of revision from micro to macro.

Three lessons covering all aspects of marketing and publishing, with updated extras.

All extras added as needed.

Pricing options

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Here's what students say about my teaching and courses:

“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. I can’t say enough good things about her encouragement, caring, and writing expertise which translated into much better writing in my story.” —Susan, published author of middle grade novel ELEPHANT TOUCH”

Susan

“Janet whipped me into shape with constructive criticism and a ton of encouragement! She can analyze a piece of writing and, with her considerable experience, recommend exactly what to do to make it engaging and marketable.”

Brook

“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. ”

Eric

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