Workbook: Emotion in Action

Great KidLit makes readers feel the story—not just read it. Our Emotion in Action workbook is a practical, hands-on workbook designed to help KidLit writers bring characters to life through movement, behavior, and choice.

This workbook guides you in showing emotion through action rather than telling, with age-appropriate strategies for picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult. Through focused exercises and prompts, you’ll learn how to replace flat emotion words with vivid, story-driven moments that keep young readers engaged.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Exercises that connect emotion to physical action
• Tools to strengthen pacing, body language, and dialogue
• Revision strategies to deepen emotional impact
• Space to apply lessons directly to your manuscript

Whether you’re drafting or revising, Emotion in Action helps you create stories that feel alive, authentic, and unforgettable. Purchase now for instant download!