HeyJaredKidlit Survival Guide
Navigate the wild world of creating books for children with Vicky Fang and Christine Evans who have published over 30 books between them.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Do Something That Scares You (opens the original)
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I sometimes joke that I’m only either stressed or bored and that there’s nothing in between. And it’s true! I feel most invigorated when I’m in slightly over my head.It’s exciting to feel challenged and rewarding to feel yourself grow. (Sometimes I go way too far and end up completely overwhelmed, but that’s a story for another time.) I can feel myself getting better and learning something new. It’s a great high.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/
How to Write More (opens the original)
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The Bay Area is feeling very autumnal right now (but as with every year, I am aware this is a False Fall) so my thoughts are turning to the end of the year and how fast it’s going. Time is running out and I haven’t done everything I wanted to this year!As you may have noticed, a lot of the posts I write here are about things I need help with! And this subject is no exception: how to get more words on the page.I have two other jobs, besides writing, and I have not been very successful at hitting
Story: Internal vs External Need (opens the original)
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I recently watched this video from Strawberry Vampire creator : How to Plot an Indie Animated Pilot Like a Pro. Even though this video is about creating an animated pilot, she breaks down how she set up the story, with lots of useful information for all storytellers. You should definitely watch the full video for her deeper explanation and check out some of her other videos! In this post, I’m going to talk about some insights I took away from it and how I plan to use it in my storytelling.Emi
Writing for Hire (opens the original)
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The first three books I ever wrote were for “work for hire” gigs. One was about Alcatraz, one about the evolution of insects, and another about the objectification of women in the media. All very different subjects and audiences!<p class="cta-capt
Behind the Book Deals (opens the original)
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I’m enjoying being on fire for a moment, so let’s dive into the fray. In the last two months, I launched three books and signed two new book deals. Woot! I’m going to do a quick run-down on how each of these came to be. I’ll talk about timeline, size of the submission pool, and the twists and turns of each deal.One Mad Cat (an early graphic reader project)We pitched One Mad Cat in February 2023 to about 25 editors. (This is surprising to me, as I don’t actually remember this.) After a nudge in M
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