Journey to Publication
Our Senior Publishing Experts Will Take You by the Hand and Prepare You for a Future as a Successful Published Children's Author.
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Dear (future) children's author
As an author on Journey to Publication, you will work in close collaboration with a senior publisher from EK Books to bring your manuscript to the highest publishable standard and master the inner workings of the book publishing world.
You will apply the learnings to hone your manuscript, prepare a submission package, finalise your manuscript and submission letter with your mentor and be ready to launch yourself into the top tier of the children's publishing world.
Your Schedule as an Author With Us
The 12-week program begins in April 2025 and includes extensive feedback on your book and comprehensive support across the entire publishing and marketing process.
Important note: Authors on this program include full-time professionals, parents, and busy people from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the UK, and Europe, we will adapt to your schedule. Below is an overview of the key milestones we will hit together:
Here's what your schedule will look like, week by week:
Week Two: Initial feedback and plan for success: Based on your mentor's exposure to your work and your goal, you'll make a plan to move forward to develop your book and brand and start moving decisively towards publication on terms that suit you.
Week Three: Your Book, Reviewed – Join your mentor for another 40-minute call to receive in-depth personalized feedback on your manuscript, interpret the progress you have made so far, and get guidance on the next steps.Week Four: Video lesson on Getting Accepted – Learn about publishing options and how to strategically go about getting your book accepted by a major traditional publishing house.
With renewed clarity and confidence, edit your manuscript and apply your learnings.
Week Five: Receive a self-paced video lesson on Book Sales – Understand how the sales department works get your book into the hands of readers who need it and drive royalties + sales.
Week Six: Group Q&A session – Join a small group Q&A session with your mentor and special guest experienced in your genre, get insider tips to accelerate your journey and overcome any doubts or fears that may have been holding you back.
Week Seven: Video lesson on Book Production – Gain insights into the process of producing a high-quality book. From working with designers to how (and where) books are printed, to the different types of formats, you'll become an expert in the physical side of publishing a beautiful book that will last.
Week Eight: Your book reviewed, part two! Throughout the course you will have been receiving detailed feedback and have been excited to apply it. Now, check in again for more feedback and marvel at the incredible progress you have made thanks to the new clarity and confidence you have. Publication is in sight.
Week Nine: Video lesson on Finding Your Audience – Learn from industry experts how to garner media attention and build your book's following. Imagine seeing yourself in your national paper, taking a taxi to your local TV News studio, or receiving that expected phone call from your favorite radio station. This doesn't happen by accident. Learn how publishers (and authors) can engineer media exposure.
Week 10: Final feedback review and action plan. Celebrate your achievements with a summary and guidance on future actions from your mentor. Prepare to create a sharp pitch that encapsulates why the world needs your book with pointers from your mentor.
Week 11: Pitch your book! You now have a polished manuscript and clarity on how to pitch it to publishers, so let's do it! Meet with commissioning editors from Exisle/EK Books and have your say. Receive feedback, and maybe even an expression of interest.
Week 12: Final meeting! One-hour Zoom presentation Q & A session with Exisle to respond to common questions make sure we have achieved everything you set out to. Receive your Certificate of Completion in the mail.
Start Your Journey Today
Children's Publishing Academy is an international service provided by our global publishing team with representatives in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and North America. Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are shown in $ USD. If USD is not your currency, a conversion will be applied automatically by your bank upon checkout. For all inquiries, email [email protected] or call our offices. If you are seeking to develop your writing skills in order to earn royalties and fees, your investment in the Assessed option may be tax deductible for you. Please let us know if you require a receipt.
We are highly selective about the authors we take on. Here's what some writers we work with are saying:
"I went through the academy 2-3 years back. It has taken a long time but just today I was offered a contract by Routledge Press in the UK for my book. My journey started at Exisle." – Victor
"Nikita's wisdom was invaluable, and I have incorporated it in my work. Your website's free resources and webinars also provided a lot of useful information."
"I have completely finished one book, and I’m part way through my second. The first one is yet to be published but is being considered by a few publishers as we speak." – Mark
"Thank you for all your mentorship. I am discussing [Title Redacted] with a publisher in the UK now. Let's see..." – Luca
"The feedback is exactly what I need to know and so expertly put that I almost don’t resent the extra work I need to do at this stage." – Malcolm R.
"Thank you for the feedback. Every suggestion is solid gold to consider." – David P.
"All points reviewed will be noted when we meet with our publishers who have taken our book on board. We are very excited." – Sally C.
"I have incorporated all the comments that were suggested. I am very excited that these suggestions will greatly improve the book. I look forward to submitting to EK books when submissions open." – Anitha
"I’m so glad I requested an assessment of my work. Hopefully, I’ll be able to amend it to publishing standard."