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How to Get An Agent

Want to Stand Out in the Slush Pile? Send This Too.

Most authors don’t. That’s exactly why you should.

Aug 5, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

5 Children's Book Proposal Mistakes You Might Be Making

And What To Do Instead...

Jul 15, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Proposal vs. Query Letter: What Goes Where

You wrote the manuscript—now learn how to sell it.

Jul 8, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

The Tool That Helped Me Land 3 Book Deals

Strong stories need strong strategy. The proposal brings both.

Jul 1, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Got a Book Deal Offer? Here's When to Call an Agent

A candid look at what agents bring to the table—and when to go it alone

Jun 17, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Manuscripting

5 Story Ideas for Your Next Picture Book Draft

Need a story idea? This is for you.

Jun 9 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

I Asked Top Christian Publishers & Agents About AI. Here’s What They Said.

AI in Christian publishing: Can you use ChatGPT for your manuscript, query letter, or book proposal? This post shares insights from Christian publishing…

Mar 17 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

How One Author Self-Published Her Book ✨

Author Marilu Urciuoli shares how faith, perseverance, and the KidLit Lab helped her publish A Safety Net for All Seasons, her first children’s book.

Jan 22 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

An Ode to Writing Scared

A 5-Day Creative Writing Challenge to Spark A Story (& Rediscover Joy in Writing)

Oct 28, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Christian Picture Book

Everything you need—from word counts to spreads—to go from idea to polished manuscript.

Oct 14, 2025 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Join 2,000 other Christian children's book writers learning about the business of being an author

Self-Publishing

How To Professionally Self-Publish Your Children's Book

In 12 Simple(ish) Steps

Jun 16 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Should I Use AI In My Self-Published Kid's Book?

Yes... and no. Here's the deal.

Mar 31 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

If you want people to buy your book, they have to know it exists

If you want to sell books, you need people to sell them to.

Mar 3 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Still Guessing How Children’s Books Get Published? Read This.

If you’re stuck researching instead of submitting, here’s what you need to know before taking your next step.

Feb 10 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab

Your Book Already Knows How It Should Be Published...

Here's the true test for whether self- or traditional publishing is the right path for you.

Feb 5 • Laura Wifler & The KidLit Lab