The KidLit Lab
Laura Wifler & The KidLit LabHelping current and aspiring authors write and publish children's books from a Christian perspective. Every Tuesday, get actionable strategies on kidlit craft, publishing, and marketing, from bestselling, award-winning author, Laura Wifler.
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Why Building an Audience Feels So Hard—and What Actually Helps
Hey friends! Last week we talked about building a community of at least 10 people: starting with a home base, showing up consistently, and not waiting until you have a book deal / launch date / “perfectly-curated” author brand (whatever tha...
How to Build a Community Around Your Children’s Book—Without Being Everywhere Online
Happy Tuesday! Today we’re going to talk about a part of the author life that makes a lot of writers want to quietly close their laptops and pretend they didn’t hear me: building an audience.
First, let’s talk semantics: “Audience” makes m...
Why Publishing Isn't What It Used to Be
It seems every day my Substack feed has a notes post lamenting how the publishing industry has changed and how they wish it would go back to the way it was…
And I get it! For just a moment, let’s go back to a different publishing world…...
Meet the Published Authors of the KidLit Lab! 📚
Pinch me, because I still can’t believe the talent that has come out of the KidLit Lab!
Over the years, I’ve been continually impressed by the creativity, determination, and heart that students bring to the Manuscript Masterclass. It’s one...
From a Midnight Idea to a Published Children’s Book 📖
Okay friends, today I’m introducing you to KidLit Lab student Brittney Dagneau! What began as a few lines circling in her head one night became When I Am Afraid, a published children’s book reminding kids (and us adults!) that with God, we...
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Helping current and aspiring authors write and publish Christian children's picture books that kids will want to read again and again. From bestselling, award winning author Laura Wifler.
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