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Children’s Authorship Certification - June-July Cohort

This comprehensive program, designed and delivered by EK Books — award-winning publishers of meaningful children’s stories — takes aspiring authors on a complete journey from idea to professional submission. Through two live workshops with senior publishers, an in-depth 10-chapter course, practical templates, and personalised editorial feedback, you’ll gain mastery of both the craft and business of children’s publishing. By the end, you’ll hold a polished, submission-ready manuscript, an EK Books Author Certification, and — for those whose work meets our publishing standards — the opportunity to be considered for publication.

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Children’s Authorship Certification - September Cohort

This comprehensive program, designed and delivered by EK Books — award-winning publishers of meaningful children’s stories — takes aspiring authors on a complete journey from idea to professional submission. Through three live workshops with authors and senior publishers, an in-depth 10-chapter course, practical templates, and personalised editorial feedback, and a 1:1 publishing consultation, you’ll gain mastery of both the craft and business of children’s publishing. By the end, you’ll hold a polished, submission-ready manuscript, an EK Books Author Certification, and — for those whose work meets our publishing standards — the opportunity to be considered for publication.

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Is Your Children's Book Ready for Publication? [Quiz]

Create a form titled “Is Your Children’s Book Ready for Publication?”. Add the description explaining it is a self-assessment for picture-book writers and not a guarantee of publication. Turn on Quiz mode (Settings → Quizzes → ON). Release scores immediately. For every question, assign: • Best answer = 3 points • Partial answer = 2 points • Not ready = 1 point • “Not applicable” (if used) = 2 points or exclude Enter the 18–19 multiple-choice questions covering: pagination, word count/flow, rhyme, illustration notes, and child testing. Maximum score = 57. Score bands: 48–57 = Submission-Ready 38–47 = Very Close 28–37 = Not Yet Ready Under 28 = Early Draft Add automated feedback text for each band telling writers what to revise next and whether they are ready to submit or should keep developing.

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Launch Yourself as a Children's Author

The Children's Publishing Academy is a three-week mentorship designed to help children's picture book authors build their platform, strengthen their author brand, and improve their chances of publication. Through three live workshops, award-winning author Samantha Smith and publishing professionals from EK Books share practical insights into what publishers look for, how to build an audience, and how to promote your work effectively at every stage of the publishing journey. Whether you're working on your first manuscript or already pursuing publication, you'll gain actionable strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. Participants receive access to workshop recordings, supporting resources, and a priority submission pathway to EK Books for manuscript consideration. Learn directly from successful authors and publishers and take meaningful steps toward becoming a published children's author.

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