š Quick question for fellow kidlit authorsā¦
Whatās one thing you wish youād known before publishing your first childrenās book? Iām deep in the trenches right nowāwriting, revising, overthinking page turns, and realizing that kidlit isnāt āeasyā⦠itās precise. Every word has a job. Every illustration cue matters. No fluff allowed. Iām here because I genuinely want to grow alongside other authors, not just lurk quietly. I believe the fastest growth in kidlit happens when we: - Share real lessons (not just highlight reels) - Talk honestly about what didnāt work - Support each other like colleagues, not competitors So Iāll start šOne thing Iāve learned so far: Clarity beats clever every time, especially for kids. Your turn. Drop one lesson, mistake, or insight youāve picked up on your kidlit journey. Letās build something solid here.