Wanting to write a children's book is a fun dream. But it doesn't have to stay one.
Wanting to write a children's book is a fun dream. But it doesn't have to stay one.
the masterclass is here to help.
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This is your one-stop shop to get your dream of writing a children's picture book out of your head and onto the page—and with expert interviews, in-depth teachings, and free downloads, I'm going to walk with you every step of the way.
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The KidLit Lab's Manuscript Masterclass
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At some point in the kidlit journey, we all realize that writing for children is a whole lot harder than it looks. Maybe you...
At some point in the kidlit journey, we all realize that writing for children is a whole lot harder than it looks. Maybe you...
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I'm a bestselling, award-winning children's picture book author, and I want to help you. Plus, as the Co-founder and Executive Director of Risen Motherhood, I see hundreds of the best children's books each year and I evaluate them to decide what to recommend to the hundreds of thousands of moms in the RM community, and what goes back on the shelf. I love books, and I might just love seeing books come to life even more.
I've written several children's books. Among them, the bestselling, "Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer," which was the winner of the Christianity Today's Children and Youth Book of the Year, and a finalist for the ECPA's Children's Book of the Year, and the bestselling, "Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image In Every Person," which won The Gospel Coalition's Children's Book of the Year.
I've been writing stories for as long as I can remember. In fact, in first grade, I won my first writing award after I entered my story, "Mackenzie's Dog Goldie" in an AT&T writing contest. I still have the certificate and ribbon. (I'm thinking about putting them up on my office wall.) I had no idea the foreshadowing that would play into my future career. Childhood-me would be shocked and impressed that today I've made those dreams a reality. I get emails and DM's every week from people just like you who are looking for advice and help at various stages of their author journey, but typically their questions require more than what a quick email or DM can accomplish. That's exactly why I built this masterclass to answer the most common questions people have (and the ones they haven't thought of yet). Think of this like my brain in a bottle, the Manuscript Masterclass takes all my best tips and brings them straight to you.
"With each new module drop, I raced to soak up her expertise! The content was formatted into doable steps and weekly goals so that it didn’t seem overwhelming; I’ve truly never had so much fun with writing!"
introducing...
Your one-stop shop for writing the children's book you've always dreamed of.
THERE'S NOTHING LIKE SEEING YOUR IDEA BECOME REALITY. HERE'S HOW WE'RE GOING TO DO IT.
Note: Due to the structure of the course, I am unable to offer feedback or editing on your specific manuscript / story ideas. If this is a key component for you, check out my 1:1 coaching calls!
"The course is informative and encouraging. Laura is knowledgable, fun, and honest while also providing great interviews with fellow KidLit colleagues."
"I enjoyed every minute spent working through the masterclass!"
"This course was so helpful to provide the beginnings of a framework for me to approach my writing."
"Laura strikes just the right balance between giving instruction, being informative and providing inspiration."
"Laura is like a big sister who's been there before, warmly guiding you through every module."
"Makes your manuscripts 100% better!"
You could just hire an editor to polish up your manuscript, but through the KidLit Lab, you'll learn the skills for yourself. Saving you time and money in the long run.
let me, help you, help you
It was such a gift to be able to talk through the content with Laura, who is absolutely lovely and has so many compelling thoughts. I have come away inspired and would totally recommend this course.
let's go!
We're all incredible writers in our heads. Let me help you be incredible on the page.
I want you to be 100% confident when you invest in The KidLit Lab. That’s why I'm offering you a 7-day money back guarantee! If you're feeling like the course isn't helping you in your book writing journey, you're free to cancel, no questions asked.
The course is self-paced. There are five modules to work through, and I recommend doing 1 each week. You can expect the content to take about 30 min - 1 hour to get through each week, plus, my hope is that you'll also take time to implement what you're learning on the fly. You'll have access to the course long after the five weeks are over, so you can take your time, re-listen to the material, and implement as it works for your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lifetime access! Once you purchase, you can go back and watch it as much as you'd like for the lifetime of the course. You'll also get access to any future new content for free, if it's added.
While I would love to, I'm just not able to do this due to time constraints. If you'd like me to offer a personalized review of a manuscript or other feedback, your best best is to book a 1:1 coaching call with me, here.
No problem! I'm offering a a 7-day money back guarantee! I want you to be 100% confident when you invest in The KidLit Lab. If you enroll and realize it's not for you, I'll refund it.
Nope! It's all included.
Both! There will be all sorts of information and tips for anyone who wants to write for children, no matter their genre.
Nope! You can think of this a bit like “faith-based." While I think what sets this course apart is the fact that we're coming at the topic from a Christian angle, it's not heavy-handed and anyone can learn from it.
"Your downloadable resources were wonderful—worth the cost of the course alone! I will refer back your teaching in this course for years to come."
I completely understand. Feel free to send me an email with any questions you have!
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