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Draft, Write, and Publish a Story That’ll Impact Young Minds – Forever

With Children’s Book Masterclass – your complete roadmap to drafting, writing & publishing the children’s book you’ve always dreamed about.

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Get the exact roadmap that turned 100+ dreamers into published authors!

Empower children with bravery, empathy, courage, and excitement

“As a member of Children's Book Masterclass, I gained complete and total knowledge of how to write, publish, and market my book. Miriam Laundry is a great Mentor, who is not only kind but extremely knowledgeable and professional. This class is invaluable.

KRISTINE McQUOWN, Published author of Good Boy, Nacho!

You’ve been thinking about writing a children’s book for a while…

Because you have a message you know will impact children’s lives.

It might be a beloved tale you’ve told your children or grandchildren as you tucked them into bed, an encouraging story you wish you had been told as a child, or a dream of a story that hasn’t even fully taken shape yet.

But…

You don’t know how to turn that message into a compelling, cherished story that children will delight in – for years to come.

I bet this sounds familiar…

  • I’ve been dreaming of writing a book for as long as I can rememberbut I have no idea how to turn my ideas into a real live book
  • I truly believe I have an amazing story that children will lovebut I’ve been saying “next week” for ten years and now I feel like I’m running out of time
  • I don’t know how to turn an idea into a bookthe whole process feels so overwhelming!
  • I’ve written a first draft that I’m pretty excited aboutnow what?
  • I imagine having my story in the hands of young children around the worldbut it feels like there are a hundred obstacles in the way
  • I know my story needs engaging, beautiful illustrationsbut how does that work?
  • I want to create something I am proud of – something that’ll impact my family and children forever – but can I actually become a published author?
  • I have no idea how to publish, market, and sell what I have created (or will create!) – and that’s so intimidating
  • I know writing something meaningful matters – but I really don’t know what I am doing and I struggle to believe in myself
  • If I’m going to do this – I want to do it rightbut I don’t know what ‘right’ is even supposed to look like

“It gave me the confidence to get my book published…”

Pursuing your dream of writing a children’s book can be intimidating…

(I understand – I was there too!)

First, there’s the story – sometimes it comes naturally, other times it takes a while to figure out what you want to write about.

Then, there’s the actual writing – how do I write something children will want to read again and again? 

And finally, there’s finding an illustrator, designing the book, publishing… it feels so impossible…

And before you know it, you’ve talked yourself out of it – and with a sigh, you close the proverbial page on your dreams.

If this sounds like you – you are NOT alone.

There are so many writers with a powerful message to share – that never actually write or publish their books because everything else feels more important.

But what if your story IS important?

Not just for you and your dreams – but for the young minds that really need to hear your message. What if your story can make a difference?

Before you give up on your book forever…

Children’s Book Masterclass is

A complete, step-by-step guide showing you exactly how to draft, write, design, publish, and marketbestselling children’s book – so your story could empower children around the world

If you don’t know me yet…

I’m Miriam Laundry

A bestselling children’s author, publisher, and public speaker – on a mission to bring inspiring, delightful stories into the world one author at a time.

But 13 years ago – I had no idea what I was doing. I had so many ideas locked up in my head and no idea where to begin.

After a ton of trial and error – countless rough drafts, hurt feelings, hundreds of prayers, and $30,000 invested –

– I discovered a formula for publishing a bestselling children’s book that could be systematized and repeated, again and again.

And I’m going to share it with you.

Children’s Book Masterclass is..

A complete roadmap to writing, designing, publishing, and launching your very own bestselling children’s book

Taught by Miriam Laundry (that’s me 👋!) and Sharon Jennings (author of over 70 children’s books) this course covers every aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing your own page-turning story
– so you can impact the minds and hearts of little children with your story all over the world.

If you’re dreaming of becoming a published author...

Children’s Book Masterclass is exactly what you need to get unstuck – so you can write, illustrate, and publish a children’s book that’ll impact the young minds who need to hear your message

This course covers

My 5-Step Proven Process For Writing & Publishing

your very own best-selling children’s book

  • The Big Picture (Who you’re writing for, identifying your message, and how to weave that message into characters & adventures children love)
  • The Story (the formula for a bestseller – including pace, tension, hooks, dialogue, children-appropriate failures, heroic acts, and endings)
  • Illustration & Design (editing for illustration, storyboards, covers, finding & working with your illustrator, and designing from front-to-back)
  • Publishing & Marketing (shifting from ‘author’ to business owner – including advocating for yourself, registering your business, copyright, online presence, and your bestselling marketing plan)
  • Launch & Sales (planning a book launch, selling through Amazon, going for Bestseller status, launch parties, and boosting sales)

This system is so powerful  – that after publishing 3 children’s books using this exact method – I went on to launch my own publishing company!

Children’s Book Masterclass Guides You Every Step Of The Way To Writing Your Own Children’s Book Through…

Self-Paced Videos

With assignments, worksheets, and homework you can do from the comfort of your own home

Our 5-Step System

broken into ten 60-minute modules taught by author and publisher, Miriam Laundry – and Sharon Jennings

Tangible Instructions

that’ll guide you through stuff like setting up your website or writing contracts

Feedback & Support 

from other published authors and course members who will leave you feeling inspired and motivated

Monthly Live Q&A 

where you can ask your most pressing questions and hear what other authors are struggling with

Lifetime Access 

so you can return to your
roadmap and resources again and again

By the end of this program

you will have the complete roadmap to...

Write Your Children's Book

  • Find your book’s niche
  • Make sure it’s a page-turner
  • Avoid common mistakes

  Launch Your First Bestseller

  • Follow a tried & true marketing plan 
  • Grow your social media following

        Publish Your Book

  • Choose the publishing option that meets your standards and budget
  • Find the perfect illustrator
  • Get a dynamite front cover & book designer

   Become an Author 

  • Hold your book in your hands
  • Celebrate bestselling status
  • Win awards
  • Impact children with your message

Module 1

Clarity

Writing a story and writing a story children will cherish and connect with forever – are very different things. In this module, you’ll break down exactly who you’re writing for, how to child-center your story (and why it matters), and your first steps to creating your own children’s book.

Includes:

  • Introduction to Children’s Literature
  • Organizations that Support Children’s Book Creators
  • Rhyming in Children's Books
  • Character and Problem Development
  • Age Divisions
  • Word Count & Page Spread
  • BONUS: Discover Your Why 

Module 2

Characters Children Love

Did you know your favorite children’s books all follow one simple formula? This module explores creating and crafting characters, identifying your unique voice as a writer, and writing from the child’s perspective. 

Includes:

  • What Makes a ‘Classic’
  • How to Choose and Create Characters
  • Identifying Your Voice
  • Point of View

Module 3

Creating a Page Turner

There’s a traditional story plot – then there’s your spin. In this module, you’ll learn how to use hooks, tension, and storyline to create anticipation and capture (and keep!) your reader’s interest.

Includes:

  • The Traditional Story Plot
  • Hook & Keep Your Reader’s Interest
  • Why the Hero Never Gives Up
  • Sources of Tension
  • BONUS: Writing Informational Books for Children

Module 4

Less Is More

No one likes being told what to do – especially children! Weaving your message into the story is actually an art – and this module walks you through exactly how to do that. You’ll learn about pacing, dialogue, and showing, not telling.

Includes:

  • Show & Tell Rule 1
  • Show & Tell Rule 2
  • Pacing Your Story
  • Dialogue in Your Story

Module 5

Perfecting Your Story

Take your story from draft to perfected manuscript with an in-depth editing process. This module will qualify every part of your book, so you can create a masterpiece publishers and children will love.

Includes:

  • Remember Who Your Reader Is
  • Substantive Editing
  • Leaving Room for the Illustrator
  • Copy Editing
  • Emotional Vs. Physical Stories
  • Letting Go of the Manuscript

Module 6

Everything Illustrator

The illustrative process plays a huge role in both the story and the success of your book – and this module shows you exactly what you need. What illustrations are you drawn to? What illustrations are children drawn to? How can you make it stand out? 

Includes:

  • The Role of Illustrations
  • Developing Your Characters’ Look
  • Storyboards
  • Front Covers
  • Picture Book Style & Page Count
  • Where to Find an Illustrator

Module 7

Designing & Printing

You’ve written a story that will change children’s lives! Now you need to make it real. This module covers everything you need to know about the design and print process. We cover book descriptions, the role of a designer, ways to publish, and so much more.

Includes:

  • The Role of a Book Designer
  • The Page-by-Page Elements of a Picture Book
  • The Business of Publishing a Children’s Book
  • Printing Your Book
  • Methods of Publishing
  • BONUS: All the Printing Terminology You Need to Know

Module 8

Marketing Your Book

Without marketing, your book will not make as big of an impact – which is why this module is SO important. You’ll get a bulletproof bestseller marketing plan to launch out of your immediate circle and into the hands and hearts of children around the world.

Includes:

  • The Importance of Marketing
  • Leveraging Social Media as an Author
  • Your Bestselling Marketing plan
  • Outside-the-Box Marketing Ideas
  • Identifying Your Ideal Customer

Module 9

Online Presence

Even if you’re not tech-savvy – you can have a professional, elegant online presence you are proud of! This module shows you how to build a website strategy, email list, and even set up an online store where you can sell your book.

Includes:

  • Why Your Website & Email List Are So Important
  • Two Things Your Website Should Do
  • Website Essentials - Email Marketing
  • Website Essentials - Selling Your Book Online
  • Technical Basics of a Website

Module 10

Launch Your Book

You’ve done it! You’ve published your book and made your dreams come true – now let’s turn a profit. This module emphasizes the importance of a book launch – and shows you how to set up your book on Amazon where it’ll be exposed to hundreds of millions of potential buyers. Plus, you’ll get some insights on what to do to go for bestseller status.

Includes:

  • Why Plan a Book Launch
  • Setting Up Your Book on Amazon
  • Going for Bestseller Status
  • Launch Day
  • Celebrate & Sell Books with a Launch Party

Each module comes with:

  • Video-Instruction: easily digestible, pause-and-play videos guided by Sharon Jennings & Miriam Laundry (me!👋) 
  • Assignments: Short, DIY homework assignments that allow you to put what you’re learning into practice – as you go through the course!
  • Notes & Resources: Brief summaries of each module so you can reference material again and again. Plus, our best handpicked resources!

Most students take 10 weeks to finish the course including writing, editing, illustrating, and finding the right publishing model. That means you could have your book ready for publishing in less than 3 months!

PLUS – we’re throwing in THREE bonuses including works by writing experts & bestselling authors – valued at over $2,000!

Your Extra Revenue Stream
$500 Value 

Marketing & Resources by Miriam Laundry

Investing in self-publishing can be expensive – so you’re going to want to know how to make your money back. This bonus teaches you how to make money as you make an impact.

Developing a Bestselling Mindset
$1000 Value 

Mindset, Goal Setting & Motivation by Jack Canfield

Becoming a bestseller isn’t something that happens by accident. Especially not if you intend to make that best-selling list multiple times. This bonus guides you out of limiting beliefs and into a mindset that’ll propel you and your family toward even bigger dreams.

Making Time To Write
$500 Value 

Prioritization & Focus by Lana Button

Most of us are very busy. Whether it’s a demanding career, children or grandchildren, or the infinite list of other things that occupy our time – it’s so easy to put everything else before writing time. This bonus teaches you practical, tangible ways to carve out the time to create – even on a full-time schedule.

Imagine this was your story…

  • You knew the exact formula for writing a story children will obsess over for years to come
  • You had perfect clarity on how to get your book out of your brain and into the world
  • You had a specific outline identifying every checkpoint along the journey to bestseller
  • You were supported by thousands of other authors who’d already gone through this EXACT process and published bestselling books

Risk Free Guarantee

Children’s Book Masterclass is the ONLY course you’ll ever need to learn how to  write, publish, and launch  your children’s picture book – and I’m so confident about it I’ve implemented a money-back guarantee.

I’ve had such a high success rate of course members going on to pursue their dreams, I want you to feel like this choice is a no-brainer – which is why I insist on a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you have gone through all the modules and assignments and still feel you’re lacking direction on creating a beloved children’s book – reach out within 60 days and we'll return your investment 100%

"Miriam walks you through the process of writing a book in a non-intimidating way and is very thorough in explaining the proper steps to take to making your book a reality."

Karen Worthy

Co-Author of "Bend Your Knees, Louise!"

“If you truly want to write a children’s book this is the first place to start ... If this is your dream then go for it! You will not be sorry!”

Sheila Rocchio

Author of "Toby the Turtle"
& "Little Oak Learns a Big Lesson"

“Over the past two weekends I watched the first 5 modules of Children's Book Masterclass. Wow! I stepped away from each session feeling like I'd spent time with a Children's Book Jedi Master!”

Wade W. Bergner

Author of "The Mirror Box"

“If anyone wants to self publish a children’s book this is the most comprehensive and practical way to learn.”

Karen Nespoli

Author of "Gertie Saves the Day"
& "Two Wins for Wiley"

Meet Your Other Mentors

Sharon Jennings      

Author & Children’s Storytelling Expert

Canadian author of over 70 books for children and young adults – Sharon Jennings is wordsmithing genius when it comes to crafting a compelling age-appropriate story.

With awards such as the Governor General’s Literary Award, the TD award, YA of the Year, and the Silver Birch award – she is our content expert for Children’s Book Masterclass. 

Sharon is your primary guide for the first half of Children’s Book Masterclass – where you’ll learn the science behind storytelling.

Jack Canfield      

Author, Publisher, Coach & Speaker

Founder and CEO of a billion-dollar publishing empire and author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” – Jack Canfield graces us with how to develop a bestselling mindset. 
Jack played a huge role in influencing my own writing career, which is why we teamed up to bring you invaluable tools that’ll help you bring your goals to fruition.

Jack says, “If you can dream it – do it.”

And so I did (and you can too!)

Lana Button      

Children’s Author, Educator & Mama

With a background in early childhood education, Lana focuses her work on social-emotional topics that inspire children to think bigger, feel braver, and step outside their comfort zone.
She’s also authored over a dozen children’s books which have been translated into 5 different languages around the world – all while raising her three little ones!

So Lana knows firsthand how tough it can be to make time to write! Her bonus material will give you strategies to make time to write – even if you’re super busy.

I know writing a book feels SO far away ….

But can we let you in on a secret?

Every author was once where you are.

And every author has asked themselves – can I really do this? Why would anyone care what I have to say?
What makes my story any different than the rest?

BUT WHAT IF...

 Your story isn’t about you. 

What if – your story in your unique way of telling it – impacts the people who were meant to hear it and changes their lives forever?

The Children’s Book Masterclass is your complete guide to writing, designing, publishing, and launching a children’s book – that’ll have young one’s asking  "Can we read it one more time?” 

When I published my first book, I made a goal to impact 100,000 children around the world – with an international event that set a Guinness World Record ™ …

But the honest truth is – if your story resonates with the right child in the right way – you have changed a life forever. And that child may go on armed with the courage to do big things – changing lives and possibly the world – forever.

When I started out, I had no idea what I was doing.

It took countless tears, hundreds of hours, prayers, and yes – a TON of money – to publish my first book.

To publish a high-quality picture book, it could easily cost 30k – and take years of your life!

And that’s the exact reason why I’ve created this course. Armed with the experience of author Sharon Jennings – the trials and tribulations of my own personal experience – & special guests Jack Canfield and Lana Button – Children’s Book Masterclass will save you from so many costly mistakes.

(for a fraction of what my first book cost – you’ll get everything you need to know to successfully write, publish, and launch your children’s book!)

100% Satisfaction Guarantee
(or your money back!)

5-step proven system that’ll take you from ideation to published work

Support & Mentorship in our private community of 2500+ other authors

“Miriam helms a fantastic team that educates, motivates, and empowers new authors—from creative storytelling, working with an illustrator, building a social media presence to the nuts and bolts of publishing and the business side of promotion and sales. The course is well organized and very informative.”

VANESSA IRESON, Published author of let’s go goose-goose

Just Imagine …

  • Finally taking the story out of your brain  – and turning it into a real, live, tangible book
  • Holding that book in your hands and thinking oh my gosh – this is real!
  • Your story empowering thousands of children to feel brave, confident, excited, and safe
  • Young children asking mom, dad, and grandparents to read it again!
  • Seeing your words tell the story you needed to hear when you were a child

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the course?

The Masterclass is an "at your own pace" online course with lifetime access. It includes 10 modules that are split into individual lessons (approx. 60 minutes total for each module), plus one LIVE Q&A session per month. Most students find 10 weeks the average to complete the course (1 module per week), however many refer back to it over the years as they go on to publish more books.

How long will I have access to the course?

This course comes with lifetime access – which means you’ll ALWAYS have access to the content whenever you need it.

Do I get direct feedback on my manuscript?

While we do have a live Q&A where you can submit questions – reviewing and editing manuscripts is not included in the course. If you are looking for help with editing or analysis, please contact us here.

Is this course open to people outside North America?

Yes! Anyone anywhere who speaks and reads English is welcome to purchase this course!

Can I get a refund if I’m not happy with the course?

Yes. The Children’s Book Masterclass comes with a 60 day customer satisfaction guarantee because we are SO confident of its value. If you’ve completed the course and are not convinced you have everything you need to write and publish a great children's book we will be happy to return 100% of your investment to you.

Do you offer scholarships for the course?

At ML Publishing we are dedicated to both our authors and their young readers – and while we do not offer scholarships – we donate a portion of all CBM registration fees to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization focused on providing access to quality education for children around the world. Right now, ML Publishing is also raising funds to help build a school in Guatemala. When you register for the Children’s Book Masterclass, you are contributing not only to your future as an author but also to the future of a child in need.

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The world deserves your stories...

...(and you deserve to follow your dreams!)

They say the best time to write a book was 20 years ago – but the second best time is now.

What are you waiting for?

By the end of this course – your family & friends will be saying “I can’t believe this is YOURS!”

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