Today is all about plot and your story’s structure! 📚 In Day 4 of the Kidlit Story Kickoff, we’ll outline your plot from start to finish using proven frameworks that work for all kinds of children’s books.

📌 Inside this lesson: 
• How to pick the right plot type (Classic, Midpoint, or List)
 • What your main character wants and what’s in their way
 • A simple formula to map your story’s beginning, middle, and end

📝 Grab the $9 Companion Workbook and fill in your plot map as you go: https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook

 🔔 And make sure you’re subscribed — the next video will help you bring your draft to life!

TIMELINE:
0:01 - Welcome to Day 4 of the Kidlit Story Kickoff
0:14 - What to Expect in Today's Plotting Lesson
1:27 - The Definition of a Plot
2:15 - The #1 Things You Need (Because it's what Drives Your Plot)
2:45 - The 3 Plot Types to Choose From
3:20 - A Breakdown of Each Plot Type
5:54 - The Question Your Plot Must Answer
6:17 - Examples of Plot in Picture Books
12:02 - What to do Next


LINKS FOR EPISODE:
https://journeytokidlit.com/storykickoff-workbook

Day 4: How to Build the Perfect Plot for Your Children's Book (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.

Day 4: How to Build the Perfect Plot for Your Children's Book (Kidlit Story Kickoff)

Journey to Kidlit: How to Write a Children's Book