Write the book you’ve always dreamt about creating.
Bring your story to life.
The 3-month program giving you everything you need to outline, write, edit, publish, and print your book as a first-time author.
Do you ever feel like you’ll never get around
to writing that children’s book?
Are you worried that your story has been
written before, that writing your book is
too big a mountain to climb?
But there’s just one problem:
You’re not a professional writer and you don’t know what you don’t know about the world of publishing.
In your heart, you have the desire and the drive to write a children’s book. Still, everywhere you look, it seems like books like yours just aren’t getting picked up by mainstream publishing houses or popping up at your local library.
I’m here to tell you:
There is a place for your book because we NEED your story and all stories that reflect the world we live in. Your story can create a better future for kids who don’t currently see themselves reflected back in the books they read.
Once you start writing, you become a writer. Writers write.
Here, in this program, you will discover how.
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By the end of the program you will...
Have a book that’s ready to be produced and globally distributed.
Experience the magic of the creative writing process and nourish the inner writer within.
Tap into your inner child and write stories that connect with and inspire kids.
Feel the joy of sharing experiences through the process of writing a children’s book.
Everyone who dares to write becomes a writer.
We all have brilliant ideas we just can’t shake
that are just roller-coastering our brains, ready
to be transformed into a story.
If you’ve been feeling that familiar tug to write your book and finally turn a childhood experience, an inspiring story, or another imagining into a beautiful children’s book that young readers can enjoy, you’re in the right place.
Module 1
The Why & The Foundation Behind Your Book
Start the program strong by discovering your why, beginning the outlining process, and embarking upon your writing journey.
Highlights
- Discover the why behind your children’s book
- Find your book’s age level
- Cultivate your idea and create your character
- Storyboard your idea with a book map that outlines your story page by page
Module 2
Write Your Book
Now that you’ve created your book map, it’s time to get writing. This module will give you the guidance, direction, and safe space to write your story with a guided framework that will bring ease to the writing process.
Highlights
- Discover the 5 W’s for mind mapping your story
- Outline your story arc
- Write a rough draft of your story
- Edit your story to uncover the best it can be
Module 3
Illustrate Your Book, with Implementation Weeks
Once you’ve written your story, it’s time to find an illustrator to render the story into visuals that will connect with your readers and bring the story to life.
Highlights
- Find and budget for the right illustrator for your book and learn what to look for in a collaborator
- Learn about character design and how to write a design brief for your illustrator
- Receive guidance on revising and editing your book
Module 4
Packaging Your Book, with Implementation Weeks
Now that your illustrator is on board, it’s time to make your book look as professional as possible when your readers discover it on bookstore shelves.
Highlights
- Learn about what art directors do and why you need one to help you package up your book
- Create your book’s cover, get an author photo, and write your flap text
- Obtain your ISBN
- Discover how to copy edit your own book
Module 5
Printing Your Book, with Implementation Weeks
It’s finally time to see your story come to life as a printed book! You’ll learn exactly what goes into printing a book to ensure you have the best possible end product.
Highlights
- Get your files ready for print
- Choose the right paper and ink for your sample book
- Find out how many books you’ll need in your first print run
Module 6
Launching Your Book
Finally, your book is ready for the bookstore! Whether you’re self-publishing or finding a traditional publisher, you’ll find out exactly what you need to do to get your book into the hands of young readers.
Highlights
- Learn how and where to distribute your book
- Discover the pros and cons of each publishing option and decide what’s right for you
- Dive into marketing your book and find out best practices for promoting your book
- Give back by reading at schools and libraries
When you enroll, you’ll also receive bonuses like:
Bonus #1
Recorded interview with Kelly Rowland about publishing her first children’s book.
Bonus #2
Recorded interview with an art director at HarperCollins about what to expect from the creative direction phase of your project.
Bonus #3
Video walkthrough of a bookmap showing you exactly how to plan your book, page by page.
I’m Roda Ahmed,
an author, publisher, founder, and CEO of High Tree Publishing.
Writing a book isn’t easy, especially when the odds are stacked against you.
When I moved to America and looked around at the stories being told, I just couldn’t identify with the predominant narrative. It felt wrong to me that the first books children read show brown people being oppressed, that some writers are pigeonholed into writing about certain things because of what publishers think people want to read. When I read to my own kids, I read them books about animals, vegetables and inanimate objects having adventures so they wouldn’t take on those messages.
My own stories went on to see success after this realization: my debut novel Forberedelsen became a bestseller in Norway, and my first children’s book Mae Among the Stars, published by HarperCollins, is in its twentieth printing and available at bookstores all around the world.
Mae Among the Stars was a Barnes & Noble Book of the Month and Parents magazine Book of the Year, with 5-star reviews from The Conscious Kid and thousands of readers, seeing success as a teacher’s and editor’s pick alike. It’s even one of Jessica Alba’s favorite books!
Because of this book and the stories I’ve written since, I’ve been a guest speaker in Marie Forleo’s B School, Cheryl Strayed’s writing workshop, and done readings at over 200+ schools and festivals.
In this course, you’ll learn the exact blueprint I used to create, write, and publish Mae to see exactly what made it a success!
As a publisher, I’ve worked with Kelly Rowland, Vera Ahiyya, and many others to help them develop their own children’s books, which have gone on to get their own rave reviews, editor’s pick placements, and placement in libraries & bookstores all over the world. Our books have received Kirkus Starred Reviews and we’ve donated 10,000+ of our own books to share great stories with kids everywhere. We’ve attracted today’s top authors, with 20+ books on the shelves and many more in development.
Writing and reading stories is part of the human experience, and I’m 100% convinced that you can’t be what you can’t see.
Those stories that well-meaning adults read to us as children? They shape us as adults, but when we write books that reflect the diversity of the world, all kids get to see themselves as astronauts, artists, engineers, firefighters, explorers and learn how to count from kids that look like them.
There’s room in the world for YOUR book. If you have the desire and passion to write, there is an untold story inside of you. I created this course to connect authors and illustrators around the world so they can make books that reflect the world we live in.
Will you join us? I’m truly excited to welcome you into this course. I congratulate you for the incredible work you’re doing. Let’s get to work!
Commonly Asked Questions
I’m not a writer. Why would anyone want to read MY book?
Everyone is a writer. (Yes, even you!) If you’re interested in books and you have an untold story within you, it needs to be told! In this program, you’ll discover a safe, welcoming space and a community of first-time writers cheering you on as you write your books together.
Can I actually sell a children’s book if I don’t have any prior experience?
Of course! I’m showing you exactly how I created and sold my book so that you can go on to self-publish or pitch your book to an agent. It’s totally up to you!
If I just want to create a book for my own children and don’t plan on selling my book, is this course right for me?
I created this course for people who are ready to write, publish, and make their children’s book available for sale. While the course can be taken by someone who does not intend to sell their book, keep in mind that the program does include material that solely focuses on finding and hiring an illustrator, obtaining an ISBN number, and other considerations when it comes to printing your books. If you want your book to closely resemble a picture book that might be sold in bookstores, you’ll learn what you need to ensure that the final product is as professional as possible but keep in mind that there is some additional investment involved if you choose to go this route.
With COVID and everything else going on in the world, I’m pretty careful about what I spend money on. Will I have to spend more money to get my book published, besides purchasing this course?
This course will give you everything you need to outline, write, publish, and have the knowledge to print your book. Still, there are some additional costs involved to make your book look and feel as professional as possible, including hiring an illustrator, choosing an art director, and printing costs.
The High Tree
Publishing Mission
We believe every child deserves to open a book and see themselves represented. All children dance and cry, celebrate and fail, love and learn.
We not only create these books, but we also celebrate them. We believe in publishing stories that empower the younger generation to believe these messages: you matter in this story. You’re important. This world needs you. You can do anything you dream of doing. There are no limits for your beautiful mind.
It’s time the books on our shelves displayed every voice, every color, and every diverse trait children possess.
Are you ready to join us?
You’re just a few months away
from publishing a children’s
book you’ll be proud to see on
bookstore shelves.
Get started for just $497
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