Here’s a hard truth most people never hear: You don’t need a magical idea to write a successful children’s book. You need a structure that works again and again. I’ve published 70+ children’s books. Most of them did NOT start as “brilliant ideas.” They started as • a feeling a kid struggles with • a moment parents recognize • a simple problem with a clear emotional win Quick exercise Answer this in the comments: Which matters more for kids ages 4 to 8 A. A clever concept B. A relatable feeling C. Beautiful language D. A strong ending lesson There is a correct answer. I’ll explain why after a few replies come in.

Where are you right now with your children’s book? 1️⃣ Just an idea in my head 2️⃣ Started writing but stuck 3️⃣ Draft is done 4️⃣ Thinking about publishing 5️⃣ Already published Reply with the number. That’s it. No explaining needed. I’ll help from there.

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Today isn’t a writing day for most people. It’s a remembering day. If you’re with family. If you’re missing someone. If today feels joyful, heavy, quiet, or complicated , all of that belongs here. Children’s books are often born from days like this. Not from productivity… but from noticing. So there’s nothing to do today. But if you want to leave a trace , just one word is enough: 👉 What’s one feeling today is bringing up for you? Joy. Gratitude. Longing. Peace. Tenderness. Love. Or feel free to just read this and keep going with your day. We’ll still be here tomorrow. 🎄💛

I want to pause for a moment and say this out loud: If you’ve been reading posts, thinking about your idea, opening the app and closing it again you’re still doing the work. A lot of children’s books don’t start with pages. They start with noticing. With wondering. With carrying a feeling around for a while before it has words. There’s no expectation to post today. No need to be “ready.” No requirement to explain your idea clearly yet. But if you want to engage in the smallest possible way, here’s an option: 👉 Comment with one word that describes how you feel about your book right now. (Excited. Stuck. Curious. Overwhelmed. Hopeful. Unsure. Calm.) That’s it. No follow-up required. And if today is a read-only day for you …that counts too.