Now that we’ve covered the 5 biggest mistakes new children’s book authors make, I want to hear from you: 👉 What’s the ONE thing you’re struggling with most right now? Idea? Writing? Editing? Finding an illustrator? Publishing? Something else? Drop it below — I’ll reply to every comment and point you in the right direction. This will help me create posts + resources that actually serve you. Let’s get you unstuck. 🙌📚

WELCOME TO KIDS BOOK ACADEMY! ✨ Where your dream of writing a children’s book becomes real. I’m Zack Bush — author of 70+ published children’s books, including the national bestseller Made for Me, with over 1 MILLION copies sold. For the first time ever, I’m opening up my entire process — outlining, writing, editing, publishing, marketing — ALL inside this community. Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Introduce yourself Share your name + the children’s book you wish you could write. Even if your idea is rough or feels silly — this is the place to start. 2️⃣ Comment on Mistake #1 Read the post “Mistake #1: Overthinking Your Idea.” Then comment the FIRST draft of your story idea. (Yes — even if it feels imperfect. ESPECIALLY if it feels imperfect.) 3️⃣ Grab the free resources Over the next few days I’ll be posting: ✔ The Children’s Book Blueprint (PDF) ✔ My Story Structure Template ✔ My Title & Hook Formula ✔ My Editing Checklist 4️⃣ Ask any question Nothing is too basic. I answer as many questions as possible — personally. What you can expect here: - Weekly writing lessons - Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of my books - “Fix My Idea” threads - Step-by-step guides - Encouragement, accountability & feedback - A supportive community of new writers You’re in the right place. You belong here. And you CAN write your book. Let’s get it done. 🚀 — Zack

Hello everyone and thank you for adding me to this group… I currently have (2) book published through KDP Amazon titled The Adventures of Reef & River “Exploring Underwater Sea Life” and book (2) The Adventures of Reef & River “Great Turtle Rescue”.. I currently have (2) more books almost completely written and ready to move forward with illustrations… My question is.. Besides KDP Amazon, what's the best way to get a publishing house to pick you up and help you with mass printing and distribution?

Most new writers think the finish line is typing “The End.” It’s not. A finished manuscript is only STEP 1. If you stop there, your book usually ends up sitting on your hard drive instead of in kids’ hands. Here’s what you actually need before you publish: 📘 Metadata matters This is the behind-the-scenes info that tells Amazon and bookstores what your book is about. You need: - Title + subtitle - Description - Keywords - Categories - Age range Without strong metadata, nobody can find your book. 📣 A launch strategy Even a simple launch can make a big difference. Plan out: - Your release date - Who you’re telling - Early reviewers - Social media posts - Any bonuses or pre-order push Launch = momentum. Momentum = sales. ⭐️ Reviews are gold Children’s books live or die by reviews. Even 10 solid reviews can help your book rank and get recommended. Build your review list before launch day. 🚚 Distribution Decide where your book will live: - Amazon KDP - IngramSpark - Local bookstores - School visits - Libraries - Your website A book is a product — it needs places to be discovered. 📈 Ongoing marketing This does NOT have to be overwhelming. Simple things work: - Weekly posts - Behind-the-scenes content - School readings - A small Amazon ad budget Consistency sells books. ⭐️ Bottom Line A strong manuscript + a weak plan = frustration. A strong manuscript + a simple plan = a successful children’s book.