Something I want to say out loud because I see this pattern constantly. Being stuck between choices is not the same as being stuck in fear. It often means you care enough to want to choose well. If you are deciding between self publishing vs traditional waiting vs moving forward fixing vs finishing You’re not failing. You’re standing at a fork. Here’s today’s simple question 👇 What decision are you circling right now but not making yet and what is the one thing you wish you understood better before choosing? One sentence is enough.

If you’re here, chances are you’ve been carrying a children’s book inside you, and you’re not quite sure what the next step is. This is a calm, supportive space for writers at any stage of the process…from idea to draft to published but stuck. There’s no pressure here. No rushing. No “do it this way or else.” We focus on clarity, honesty, and small steps that actually move the work forward If you’d like to start, a simple place is this: 👉 Introduce yourself and share what stage your book is in — even if that feels messy or unfinished. You’re welcome exactly as you are.

➡️ What’s the ONE thing that helped you most last week in your writing or publishing process? Comment with just one sentence, even if it feels small! Examples you might share: ✅ A breakthrough you had with your story idea ✅ A tool or habit that got you writing more consistently ✅ A mindset shift that changed your momentum 💬 Your experience might be the exact insight someone else needs right now. Let’s make this a space where we learn from each other and keep moving forward together! Drop your one thing below 👇👇👇

One of the biggest myths about writing children’s books is that you need a perfect idea before you start. You don’t. You need a real child, a real moment, and a clear feeling you want them to walk away with. 👉 Today’s exercise (10 minutes max): Think of a child you know (or once were). Answer these three questions: 1️⃣ How old are they? 2️⃣ What is something they struggle with, fear, or are curious about right now? 3️⃣ What lesson or feeling do you wish they had earlier? Drop your answers in the comments. No polishing. No pressure. Just clarity. This is how meaningful kids’ books are born, not from perfection, but from purpose. ✨

Today I want to normalize something I see all the time. Most children’s book ideas do not fail because they are bad ideas. They stall because the author gets overwhelmed by timing, perfection, or the feeling that they are behind. If you are here and you have: • a half written manuscript • a finished draft you are afraid to show • multiple ideas but no clear next step • a book that missed a holiday window • a story you keep revising instead of finishing You are not doing it wrong. You are just in the middle. So here is today’s simple question. No pressure. No overthinking. 👉 What is the current state of your book right now? One sentence is enough. Messy is allowed. Unfinished is allowed. Honesty is encouraged. I will read every reply.