How Do You Get Started Writing Childrens Books?
Books for children, whether fiction or nonfiction, are always in demand. Children’s book publishers are open to new authors and offer big advances and royalties to writers with a talent for writing fresh, engaging stories that speak to a young audience. Writing for children can be a challenge, but knowing the right way to approach that challenge can give you an edge in the field. If you have a great idea for a book young readers will enjoy, here’s how you can get started writing children’s books. Outline your story. Decide the age group your story is going to be for and outline an appropriate story line. Create characters to whom children in the age group you are targeting can relate. If your book will have pictures, start thinking about the scenes in your story you’d like to have illustrated. Write a story that offers a valuable life lesson, but avoid being preachy. Write on a level children understand without condescending to them. Illustrate your story if you happen to be an artist
