What's inside the childrens book writing planner
- Story Idea
- Character Sheets
- Story Map
- 32 Page Spread Plan
- Thumbnail Sketches
- Draft Log
- Agent & Publisher Submissions
- Notes
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All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Planner Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Story Idea
- 5. Character Sheets
- 6. Story Map
- 7. 32 Page Spread Plan
- 8. Thumbnail Sketches
- 9. Draft Log
- 10. Agent & Publisher Submissions
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this childrens book writing planner is for
This planner is for writers and illustrators creating picture books and early readers. It suits parents and teachers with a story to share, illustrators writing their first book and authors preparing to submit to agents or self-publish. Picture books look simple but every word and page turn matters, and planning spreads and thumbnails before writing helps the story flow. Keeping submissions organized also makes the publishing journey less daunting.
How to use your childrens book writing planner
Develop your story idea and characters, map the story, plan each page spread, sketch thumbnails, track word count and record submissions. Write your story idea in one or two sentences, then build characters children will love. Map the story's beginning, problem and ending. Plan the book page by page, deciding what happens on each spread and where the page turns create surprise. Sketch rough thumbnails even if you are not an artist. Track your word count, since picture books are short, and record each submission with the date and response.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadChildrens Book Writing Planner questions
Can I plan page spreads?
Yes. Look for the "32 Page Spread Plan" page in the 12-page childrens book writing planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Are thumbnail pages included?
Yes. Look for the "Thumbnail Sketches" page in the 12-page childrens book writing planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Can I track submissions?
Yes. Look for the "Agent & Publisher Submissions" page in the 12-page childrens book writing planner. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Childrens Book Writing Planner really free?
Yes, the Childrens Book Writing Planner is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Childrens Book Writing Planner?
The Childrens Book Writing Planner comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
