Journey to Publication
Get your book published. Partner with leading, traditional publishers to improve your manuscript, build your brand, and find creative and commercial success as an author. Applications open now - development begins Monday, July 22.
This program has launched numerous children's book authors into successful, royalty paying contracts. Their books are now reviewed in global media and on the shelves on bookstores and libraries worldwide. You may have come across, for example, Cookie by Isabelle Duff or Harriet's Hungry Worms by Samantha Smith. We have also just taken onboard Spot the Dot by Kris Herbert and The Elephants Who Live Upstairs by Vanessa Billy for traditional contracts with EK Books following our latest cohort. Your book could be next.
As an author on Journey to Publication, you will work in close collaboration with a senior publisher from Books to bring your manuscript to a publishable standard and learn how commercial publishing works.
You will apply the learnings to hone your manuscript, prepare a submission package, finalise your manuscript and submission letter with your mentor and launch yourself for a publishing contract this year.
Your Schedule as an Author With Us
The 12-week program begins Monday, July 22, 2024 and includes extensive feedback on your book and comprehensive support across the entire publishing and marketing process. 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.