Can you really become a published author? YES, without a doubt! There are so many teachers who dream of becoming an author, but they never chase that dream because they think it is impossible. But, what if it’s not??

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

How teachers can use their experience and perspective to become successful authors
How to get started as a children’s book author
How to start your transition from the classroom into a new career

Today’s guest on the podcast is Vicky Weber, former music teacher turned successful best-selling children’s author with titles recently through Disney and Penguin Random House.

Vicky’s story is similar to so many teachers in that she was tasked to teach virtually when the pandemic hit. Not only was she trying to teach music full-time virtually, but she was also asked to co-teach full-time and fill the role of tech support for the entire school. She realized that teaching now was not the teaching she fell in love with when she started, so something had to change. It was her husband, actually, that provided the spark that led to her pursuing her dream of becoming a children’s author. Not only did he ask what her dream was, but he also supported her to make that dream a reality.

A self-professed bookworm, growing up, Vicky was heartbroken to see so many of her students who hated reading, so she decided to create books that appealed to students and drew them in. What started out as a side hustle has now blossomed into becoming a full-time author and has become a career that Vicky loves and is passionate about. And, she’s still using her teaching skills every day, just in a different arena that has allowed her to have incredible experiences. She even participated in part of the story process of Encanto for Disney.

Becoming a children’s author doesn’t have to be a pipe dream on your bucket list. You don’t have to create a new genre that wows the world. You just have to bring your unique perspective and creative personality, something that you do every day in the classroom.

Join us as Vicky shares her story and explains the importance of taking action to make your dream of becoming a published author a reality. For more information on becoming a children’s author, check out her FREE resource here @http://www.profitablepicturebooks.com/. To connect more with Vicky and learn more about the path to becoming a children’s author, feel free to reach out to her @ www.athomeauthor.com Instagram: @athomeauthor Facebook: @athomeauthor, and here in their Facebook group.

Life After Teaching

Life After Teaching