Everything You Need to Know to Become a Successful, Published Children's Author

Dear Children’s Author,
You've poured your heart into your manuscript—maybe it’s a charming picture book, a rhyming tale with a message, or a story inspired by the kids in your life.

Now you’re asking the big question: “How do I actually get this published?”

You’re not alone. Most talented writers never make it past the gatekeepers—not because their work isn’t good enough, but because they don’t understand how the publishing industry really works.

At the Children's Publishing Academy, we are a real, award-winning publishing house with over 30 years of experience—and we’re lifting the curtain.

For the first time ever, we’re offering a comprehensive, self-paced training program for aspiring children’s and nonfiction authors who are ready to get serious, stop guessing, and finally see their work in print.

You’ll Learn What Publishers (Like EK Books) Actually Look For:

How to write children’s picture books that are emotionally resonant and market-ready
How to self-edit like a pro so editors want to work with you
How to structure your manuscript across the 24 or 32-page format we use in publishing
How to identify and avoid costly self-publishing traps and vanity press scams
How to confidently pitch to mainstream publishers (and get them to say YES)
How to build your author platform—even before you're published
What goes into contracts, rights, royalties, and how to negotiate from strength
How to keep selling your book long after launch with real-world marketing strategies

Here’s Everything You Get – Immediately Upon Joining:

Learn at your own pace with instant-online access to clear, concise, no-nonsense written guides with the information you need to improve, focus, and move forward NOW.

Part One: Understanding the Book Business

📣 Pitch Perfect: How to write query letters and submissions that don’t get ignored
💰 Business Nuts & Bolts: What publishing should cost and how to avoid being ripped off
📚 Book Sales 101: Where your profits actually come from, and how to build a lasting career

Part Two: Creativity Meets Visibility

📸 Be Your Own Publicist: Get reviewed, get featured, get known
✍️ Unleash Your Creativity: Find your voice and edit with a professional lens

Part Three: Signing The Deal & Beyond

📄 Legal Clarity: Understand contracts, clauses, and negotiation tactics
🚀 The Author Business: Turn your book into speaking gigs, media, and long-term success

Plus These Powerful Bonuses – Also Included Instantly:

📥 Priority Manuscript Consideration at EK Books - We'll share a secret code that will instantly move your manuscript to the top of the (long) queue
🎨 Bonus Module: Advice for Illustrators (Perfect if you’re also the artist or want to collaborate well)
📘 Bonus eBook: Being You by Maggie Eyre – Build your author brand and confidence
🌐 Lifetime Invitations to Community Events – launches, workshops, networking and more
📜 Certificate of Completion sent to you—show publishers you’ve done your homework

“I contacted the publisher lead you gave me and followed your pitch process—things are happening! You're a legend!”
— Course Graduate, Future Published Author

“Your advice about injecting fun and character into the story, and simplifying the language—it totally transformed my manuscript.”
— Course Graduate, Children’s Author

And All This for Just $197

This is not a generic writing course. This is a direct download of publishing house knowledge that has produced hundreds of books, international bestsellers, and award-winning children’s titles.

🟢 Instant Access to all modules and bonuses
🔓 Priority consideration of your manuscript at EK Books
Join the Children's Publishing Academy Home Study course and take control of your writing career—the professional way.

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Testimonials

What our authors say

"Thank you for your detailed and supportive assessment of my book, [Redacted]. Your report far exceeded my expectations, and I am extremely grateful. The areas you have suggested need development is exactly the feedback I was looking for and needed."

Verona

"Thank you for this information. After the initial shock, it is quite useful and I now have a new strategy moving forward, so it was worth it."

Tracy

"The markups are great, I understand better what you need/ mean when plotting a manuscript.
Thank you very much for your time, patience and assistance in getting the [Redacted] from an idea to presentable manuscript. You have gone above and beyond the allotted time and I appreciate it very much."

Scott

"Thanks very much for your report. It’s extremely helpful. I can see I’ve got a lot of work to do. I’m so glad I requested an assessment of my work. Hopefully I’ll be able to amend it to publishing standard. I really appreciate your input."

Carol

"Thank you for your assessment. It is very helpful and provides clear directions for future changes."

Bronwen

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. Please contact us before registering if your children's picture book exceeds 1,000 words