Writing a Children’s Book

Self-Paced Online Course $348

A self-paced 6-step course made specifically for young writers (8 and up) to teach them how to write a book start to finish. Adults can learn the process with this course, too!

In this self-paced course, you will learn from author Jacky Lamenzo Sinha the process of brainstorming, character development, drafting, peer editing, revising, illustrating, and publishing your very own book!

By the end of the program, you will have written and illustrated a one-of-a-kind book that can then be submitted to Lemon House Publishing. Profits from book sales go to Boston-based literacy charity, Storytime Crafts. If you'd like to self-publish on Amazon yourself, there is an additional course you could purchase from Lemon House Publishing for $248.

FOCUS AREAS

BRAINSTORMING

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

DRAFTING

PEER EDITING

ILLUSTRATING

PUBLISHING

This class will allow writers to:

  • Learn project management skills. Seeing a project from start to finish and having a tangible result at the end will feel rewarding and build the desire to see projects through.

  • Strengthen self-confidence. Celebrating your efforts at the end of this program with a physical product will strengthen both academic and personal confidence.

  • Develop self-expression. Each author will have the creative freedom to create his or her own stories with our guidance.

  • Check off a bucket-list item! You will accomplish a unique and rewarding project, and have a finished product at the end.

This course is suggested for ages 8 and up; some students may need more guidance and support. 1:1 private coaching sessions are available at a rate of $100 per 45-minute session. There will be links throughout the course to register.

THIS IS FOR ANY CHILD WHO DESIRES...

Full Creative Freedom

Increased Confidence

To Be a Published Author

 

All writers are welcome here.
If you want your child to have an enriching activity — whether they genuinely enjoy writing or not — they’re guaranteed to be inspired!

 
 
 

The Curriculum

Welcome!

Step One: Let's Get Started!

Step Two: Rough Drafting

  • Write Your Rough Draft (3:44)

  • Writing/Typing

Step Three: Peer Editing

  • Peer Editing and Asking for Feedback (1:19)

  • Getting Feedback

Step Four: Formatting

  • Formatting Your Book (2:50)

Step Five: Illustrations

  • Meet Illustrator Eddie Martinez (6:31)

Step Six: Final Pieces

  • Final Pieces: Dedication, Author Bio & About the Book (2:29)

Wrapping Up and Submitting for Publishing

  • Final Steps to Publish (0:32)

 
 

FAQs

  • The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. Don't love your first book? Start from the beginning and go through it again until you do! Want to write a second book? Go for it! Each student can submit one published book per enrollment.

  • The self-paced course is suggested for ages 8+ but will need some guidance. It’s a great option for those who are older than our live class can accommodate (adults can take it, too)!

  • There might be some work in between classes, like finishing writing a rough draft, asking a family member for feedback or working on illustrations, but we keep things as fun and light as possible. 

    This isn’t like school. This is a class that will truly unleash your child’s creative freedom, make them feel significant, and help them tap into their potential.

  • We will publish whatever they create - because the book is not the point. Our main goal isn’t to create best-selling books, it’s to create EMPOWERED authors.

  • If it makes you feel better, we’ve never had that happen. What we will say is we’ve had the occasional student come to class and say their mom or dad signed them up with a sigh -- and then they ended up becoming a proudly published author bragging to their friends about their Amazon book. Please let us know if there are any issues and will work it out with you.

  • Student books will be published on Amazon by Lemon House Publishing. Profits after formatting, printing and shipping go directly to Storytime Crafts.

    The profits have also allowed an installation of a Little Free Library in Roslindale, MA.

  • Your child’s book will be published under Lemon House Publishing -- Copyright is by the author and we will never say we created the story. We offer single sessions to teach folks self-publishing if they’re curious or concerned about this question. Inquire here.

  • Amazon gives a free ISBN ($125 value) which means it can only be published on Amazon and printed on demand -- if you want to buy your own ISBN from Bowker and give it to us, you can. (We are not book legal experts, so please talk to book lawyers about this.)

  • How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

  • YES! It’s simplified for kids, but it’s the exact same content we would teach an adult.