Hi! I’m Janet!
I’m the author of 13 books for young readers, 7 from major publishers, with a 25-year career in writing and publishing.
I’m also the creator of Fox’s Den, a course program designed to help you build your best children’s book, from picture book through young adult.
With my experience and years of study, I understand what it takes to write a well-crafted book. I love what I do, and I’m betting you love books, too.
Let’s change the world together, one book at a time.
Help For Writers
With 25 years spent studying the skills needed to write for children, I now know the ins and outs of confidently crafting and publishing a children’s book.
But for many of those years I struggled “alone and in the dark”, dealt with doubt demons, and was confused by how to break in and see my books in print.
If you’ve poured your heart into your project, yet the goal you envisioned remains elusive, I’ve created a wealth of materials to guide you over the finish line. Yes, you can write your best book. Picture book; middle grade novel; YA novel; nonfiction project. I’ve got you covered.
From my free offerings, to the multiple courses I’ve created covering a range of writing and publishing questions, I want to share with you what I’ve learned.
Watch my free webinar, “Your Starter Tool Kit to Write Your Children’s Book”!
Step 1. If you’re just starting out…
…download “Three Tips to Start Your Children’s Book” – a FREE guide to taking your first steps toward rethinking or creating a great children’s book.
It’s your compass, navigating you through the basics of creating your book. This guide, with exercises, ensures that you’re ready for the creative journey ahead.
Step 2. If you want a deeper understanding of writing and publishing in a quick online program…
…my affordable course, the “Six Day Story System” is just the thing. You’ll master the fundamentals of book writing for today’s kidlit market in six days. By the end of your six-day journey, you’ll be equipped with all you need to begin to transform your literary aspirations into reality.
“As an aspiring children’s author, I found this course very helpful as an introduction to the craft and industry. It provided valuable foundational knowledge, giving me the confidence to move forward with my draft.”
5-star review of Six Day Story System
Step 3. If you want a true guide with a wealth of information…
…you need DIY Den. A “do-it-yourself” series of 10 modules with lessons, exercises, and downloads designed to take children’s book writers from “premise to published”.
Students say:
“The material in the course is wonderful.”
“I love module 1 and found the handouts in particular very valuable.”
It brings me joy to see writers grow their story-building confidence and make the story they’ve been envisioning a reality.
Don’t quit. It’s very easy to quit during the first 10 years. Nobody cares whether you write or not, and it’s very hard to write when nobody cares one way or the other. You can’t get fired if you don’t write, and most of the time you don’t get rewarded if you do. But don’t quit.
— Andre Dubus
If you’re ready to learn and grow your skills, learn more about me and what I can offer you by clicking the button below.