WHAT PEOPLE SAY...
"Albert is a true master at cultivating creativity."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is my greatest cheerleader. He has supported me to stepping more fully into my badassery."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Albert holds a beautiful space. Deep and philosophical, yet playful and light."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is always gently honest, encouraging, reassuring, validating, and above all else, caring."
You've dreamed of writing a kid's book.
Maybe you even have an idea.
But somehow you haven't managed to actually make it happen. We get it -- writing for kid's seems simple...until you try it. All of a sudden you might find yourself wondering:
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How do I turn my idea into a cohesive story?
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How do I tell a whole story in less than 750 words?
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How do I strike the balance between simplicity and depth for young readers?
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What kind of language is appropriate?
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How do create memorable characters in such a short format?
We get it! Because we've been there.
Hi. We're Jason Gruhl and Albert Strasser, and between us we have over 15 published works in children's literature across five different publishing houses. In other words: we've made every mistake in the book (and lived to tell the tale...and write more books!) Now we've taken everything we learned the hard way and turned it into a step-by-step process for you.
Why? Because we truly believe that children's stories have the power to change the world, and yours could be one that your kids, grandkids, or community desperately need. Don't wait! Write your story!
Writing a children's story is one of those dreams you can put off....FOREVER!
No one is going to make you do it, but I hope you will. Because only you can bring to life the weird, wonderful, whimsical story that lives inside you. And it might be a story the world needs.
Why This Course?
We include everything you need to ensure that you go from "vague idea" (or no idea!) to polished manuscript in just 6-weeks.
Structured Approach
This course provides step-by-step guidance to help you turn your ideas into a complete (and really good!) manuscript.
Expert
Guidance
Between us, we've written 15 published works in children's literature (and lived to tell the tale). We've made all the mistakes so you don't have to.
Supportive Community
Join a community of fellow writers for motivation, support, and accountability throughout the journey (not to mention new friends!)
What You'll Walk Away With:
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A finished manuscript: that's right! You'll have a finished story, ready for the next steps!
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Increased Confidence: Feel proud of your work and confident in your writing abilities.
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Sense of Accomplishment: Experience the joy of completing a manuscript (and reading it to your favorite tiny humans!)
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Insights on Illustration: You'll have all the know-how for finding and working with illustrators (and how to think about illustrations as you write!)
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New friends! You'll be surrounded by likeminded writers with whom you can continue to connect and network after the course!
TO ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS, YOU GET:
Weekly Live Sessions
Stay motivated and on track with regular guidance from experienced instructors.
Personal Feedback
Ensure your story is engaging and publishable with expert feedback tailored to your work.
A Step By Step Roadmap
Stay on track and reduce stress with our worksheets, exercises, and lots of tips and tricks that we learned the hard way.
A Supportive Community
Stay inspired and supported by a community of fellow writers who understand your journey.
BONUS!:
Q+A with Pro Illustrator,
Marisa Aragon Ware
Marisa will share insider secrets on how to work write with illustration in mind, how to find illustrators, and work with them.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY...
"Albert is a true master at cultivating creativity."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is my greatest cheerleader. He has supported me to stepping more fully into my badassery."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Albert holds a beautiful space. Deep and philosophical, yet playful and light."
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Jason is always gently honest, encouraging, reassuring, validating, and above all else, caring."
THE NITTY GRITTY
AKA: THE SUPER DUPER IMPORTANT DETAILS
WHEN?!
START DATE: Monday, March 17th, 2025
LIVE CALLS: Mondays from 6-8 pm PST
WHERE?!
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOOOOOOM BABY!
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Jason Gruhl
Jason is a psychotherapist, writer, and entrepreneur. He has ten published works and has collaborated with all-stars like Sharon Salzberg and Mattheiu Ricard. He is also a Moonbeam Award Gold Medalist.
Albert Strasser
Albert is a writer, artist, and entrepreneur. He's the author of eight published children's books, as well as several published children's audio stories.
Here are just a few of our published works!
THE 6-WEEK JOURNEY
Week 1: From Seed to Story
Develop the mindset of a children's book author, analyze what works and why, and explore story ideas and character development.
Week 2: Building Your Book's Blueprint
Create an effective story arc, learn the 32-page structure, and understand how illustration and text work together.
Week 3: Editing Like a Pro
Learn the ways pros edit their text to make their work more fun, engaging, and relatable. (Includes live editing sessions!)
Week 4: The Marriage of Words and Pictures
Learn how text and illustration work together and continue fleshing out your rough draft.
Week 5: The Final Polish
Get your story ready for prime time with expert feedback, insider secrets, and publishing tips.
Week 6: Taking Your Book Into the World
Learn the ins and outs of marketing, share your final draft, Q+A with Jason and Albert, and celebrate!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have other questions? Feel free to email Albert Strasser at strasserink@gmail.com
I've already written a kids book and just want some help with getting it published. Is this course for me?
While you're certainly still welcome to join, this course is more geared towards those who are in the early stages of writing their children's story.
When are the live calls?
WEEKLY LIVE CALLS: Monday's from 6-8pm PST
Q+A with Marisa Aragon Ware: TBD
I have other questions. Who can I talk to?
Feel free to email Albert Strasser at strasserink@gmail.com with any questions!
"We aren't made from cells or atoms. We are made from stories." ~Mia Couto