Creating and Publishing a Children's Story from Scratch
A course by Emília NuñezChildren's Author
A course by Emília Nuñez, Children's Author
Learn to develop and launch a children's story step by step, from the initial idea to the publication plan
Want to make your dream of publishing your first book a reality? Children's author and Tibi Livros partner Emília Nuñez, who has published over 15 books, teaches you how to get a book idea off the ground, from the first draft to publication.
In this online course, learn to create your first children's book. Explore how to find the right story for you, along with your writer's profile, and discover the entire editing process behind the launch of a literary piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 30 downloads
Everyone has a good story to tell
7 minutes, 36 seconds
Frequent mistakes when writing for children
7 minutes, 24 seconds
Choose your first story
8 minutes, 59 seconds
Know your story and take good care of it
8 minutes, 24 seconds
Writer Profiles: What's Yours?
7 minutes, 11 seconds
Publication by a publisher
7 minutes, 32 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Emília Nuñez, who talks about her career change, where she transformed her love of books into a full-time profession. She also shares her main references and biggest sources of inspiration.
Dive straight into developing your concept! Discover the peculiarities of children's literature as well as the most common pitfalls of new writers. Then hear some valuable tips for deciding what story you want to tell and understanding its potential.
Next, Emília helps you define your writer's profile before discussing the pros and cons of two common publication options: publishing houses and self-publishing. Now explore some of the publishing industry's latest innovations, such as print on demand, crowdfunding, and the use of technological resources to enhance your work.
To bring the course to a close, learn about the anatomy of a book and its various functions and characteristics. Familiarize yourself with the different professions within the industry, from writers to librarians, as well as the main channels for distributing and publishing your work. You now know all the essentials to be able to plan and publish your first children's book.
What is this course's project?
Create an action plan for the launch of your first children's book.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in writing and publishing children's books.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any experience to take this course.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Ok
- songbird_lisaPLUS2 months ago
Very nice course. Lots of useful information.
- 5 months ago
Muy buena información, pero el audio en español no es bueno
- encarniursuPLUS5 months ago
Me ha gustado mucho el curso, muy buena información
- 7 months ago
Curso muito bom! Emília Nuñez esclarece de forma tranquila e interessante todo o processo de criação e publicação de livros infantis, e tudo sem que o conteúdo fique maçante e tedioso. É muito legal e incentivador ver o quanto ela é apaixonada por esse universo mágico e como ela se dedica aos projetos. :)
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
A good story to tell
- Everyone has a good story to tell
- Frequent mistakes when writing for children
- Choose your first story
- Know your story and take good care of it
- U3
You writer
- Writer Profiles: What's Yours?
- Publication by a publisher
- Self publishing
- News in the publishing market
- U4
Getting to know the book and the “makers” of books
- Know the book
- The book makers
- The distribution and publicity
- FP
Final project
- Creating and Publishing a Children's Story from Scratch
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FAQs
This course covers every step of creating, planning, producing, and publishing children's books, including the Brazilian publishing market—from writing to options for independent and traditional publishing.
Yes, the course is perfect for beginners as well as those with experience who want to deepen their knowledge of the children's book market and publishing process.
There are no technical prerequisites. All you need is an interest in children's literature, a desire to write, and internet access to follow the lessons and materials.
You’ll learn about the creative process, character building, launch planning, copyright, illustrator selection, marketing strategies, and publishing options in the children's book market.
Challenges include launch planning, funding, hiring professionals (like illustrators and editors), logistics, promotion, and building a community of readers.
The course teaches techniques to identify meaningful experiences, adapt everyday memories and moments, and craft stories that genuinely connect with children’s worlds.
You’ll learn how to identify age groups, interests, and needs of young readers, aligning your authorial intent with your audience to boost your book’s success.