The 3-Part System That's Helping Children's Book Authors Land Their First Publishing Deal

For Serious Picture Book Authors:
Why Talented Writers Stay Stuck for Years—and the 3-Part System That's Helping Them Break Through to Traditional Publishing

You'll walk away with a clear roadmap, a deeper understanding of what agents and publishers are looking for, and the confidence to take your next steps strategically.

This workshop is best suited for writers who:

✓are committed to traditional publishing
✓are actively building a portfolio of manuscripts
✓are open to investing in expert guidance if it's the right fit
✓understand that building a publishing career requires strategy—not just talent

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Live Workshop — Thursday, August 27th

Thursday, August 27th

2:00 PM CDT

Before You Register

This Workshop Is for Aspiring Authors Who Are Ready for the Next Step

This isn't a casual overview or a motivational pep talk. It's a strategy-dense, live session for writers who are serious about getting their book into the hands of agents, publishers, and readers.

Yes, this is for you if...

✓You have a manuscript or strong concept you're committed to
✓You're serious about traditional publication — not just "thinking about it"
✓You're willing to invest time and effort into learning the craft properly
✓You want a clear, professional roadmap — not just encouragement
✓You're ready to work toward submission in the next 90 days

Please don't register if...

✗You're just curious and not ready to commit to finishing your book
✗You're looking for a "get published quick" shortcut
✗You're not open to feedback, revision, or industry standards
✗You want someone to write or illustrate your book for you
✗You're not willing to invest in your craft or publishing journey

Many writers spend years:

revising the same manuscripts
collecting conflicting feedback
attending workshops without a clear plan
wondering if they're truly ready to submit

Not because they lack talent.
Because they lack a roadmap.

The right guidance doesn't just improve your writing. It can save you years of trial and error.

Workshop Agenda

What You'll Walk Away With

Part One

Develop & Position Your Book

Turn your ideas into a clear, compelling concept that's positioned for what agents and publishers are actively looking for.

Turn loose ideas into a clear, compelling concept using the positioning framework agents respond to
Know exactly what materials you need (and what you don't) — avoid the #1 mistake that gets beginners rejected
Make your book stand out in a crowded market using the same story-development framework used by hundreds of published authors

Part Two

Attract Agents & Publishers

Understand what agents screen for, why they stop reading, and how to protect yourself from predatory publishers.

What agents screen for in every submission — so yours clears every filter and earns a real read
Why agents may stop reading and move on — and exactly what to fix so your manuscript holds attention
Prepare for the right publishers and avoid predators — identify legitimate opportunities and protect yourself

Part Three

Submit & Secure Representation

The exact system our mentees use to break through traditional publishing — from query to signed deal.

The exact proven process that has helped students go from stuck and unpublished to holding a signed deal with a traditional publisher
Pitfalls to watch out for and blind spots that block you — from query mistakes to manuscript issues
How to know if your picture book is actually sellable and publishable using the same market-viability lens agents use

Your Workshop Coach

Meet Rosie J. Pova

Award-Winning Author. Published Mentor.

Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published, award-winning children's book author whose picture book Sunday Rain was featured in The New York Times and recommended by Parents magazine. The School of Failure earned a Readers' Favorite silver medal and is published in both the U.S. and China.

As founder of the Picture Book Author Academy, Rosie has guided hundreds of aspiring authors from confusion to clarity — helping them strengthen their manuscripts and move toward traditional publication through proven frameworks.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before signing up.

This workshop is for children's book authors who have a manuscript or strong concept and are serious about pursuing traditional publication. Whether you're working on your first picture book or your fifth, if you're ready to move from revision to submission, this is for you.

It's a live virtual workshop where Rosie walks you through her exact blueprint step by step — covering story development, agent attraction, and the submission process. You'll get actionable strategies you can implement immediately, not vague theory. Show up live, take notes, and leave with a clear plan.

Not necessarily — but you should have a strong concept or manuscript in progress that you're committed to completing. This workshop is about giving you a clear path from where you are to a submission-ready manuscript, so having something to work with will help you get the most value.

While Rosie's primary expertise is in picture books, many of the frameworks — story positioning, agent research, submission strategy — apply to children's books broadly. Picture book authors will get the most targeted value, but authors of early readers and chapter books will find plenty of actionable takeaways.

We strongly recommend attending live so you can get the full experience and have your questions answered in real time. However, register anyway to secure your spot — details about any replay availability will be shared with registered attendees.

Yes — 100% free. Rosie runs this workshop because she's passionate about helping serious children's book authors succeed. You'll walk away with a complete, actionable blueprint whether or not you choose to continue working with her afterward. There's zero obligation.

If you're committed and your manuscript is in good shape, you could be submission-ready within 90 days of implementing what you learn. The workshop gives you a clear roadmap so you know exactly what to do next — no more guessing or second-guessing.

Absolutely. Rejection is a normal part of the publishing journey, but many rejections happen because of avoidable mistakes in positioning, materials, or submission strategy. This workshop addresses the most common reasons manuscripts get passed over — so you can fix what's holding you back and submit with confidence.

Your Book Deserves More Than "Someday"

If you've been sitting on a story that matters — and you're ready to stop guessing and start building toward real publication — this is your next step.

✓A complete submission-ready blueprint you can use immediately
✓Live coaching from an award-winning, traditionally published author
✓The exact framework hundreds of published authors have followed
✓Clarity on your next 3 steps — no more confusion

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This workshop is for authors ready to invest in their craft and take real steps toward publication.

For Serious Picture Book Authors:Why Talented Writers Stay Stuck for Years—and the 3-Part System That's Helping Them Break Through to Traditional Publishing