📚 Quick question for fellow kidlit authors…

What’s one thing you wish you’d known before publishing your first children’s book?

I’m deep in the trenches right now—writing, revising, overthinking page turns, and realizing that kidlit isn’t “easy”… it’s precise. Every word has a job. Every illustration cue matters. No fluff allowed.

I’m 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 didn’t work
Support each other like colleagues, not competitors

So I’ll start 👇One thing I’ve learned so far: Clarity beats clever every time, especially for kids.

Your turn.

Drop one lesson, mistake, or insight you’ve picked up on your kidlit journey. Let’s build something solid here.

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