A large number of people want to be author of a children’s book, but there are a number of reasons why their dreams never get fulfilled. Find out three of the top reasons for this.
Category: writing for children
Submitting to an Editor or Literary Agent? 6 Things to Watch For
Any journey you’re about to go on, takes planning, preparation, and then execution. It’s the same with submitting your manuscript to an editor or literary agent.
Your Story Beginning
The beginning of your story is essential to get the reader involved and connected with the protagonist. So, how should you start it?
Common Children’s Author Mistakes, Big and Small
What are some of the most common children’s author mistakes when writing? The very first mistake is a weak plot.
Series Writing – Charting the Details
Thinking of writing a children’s book series? If you are, it’s essential to chart the details. To start, you should keep a separate notebook of file for each book, and …
Children’s Author – 5 Must-Haves for a Successful Book
While success can mean different things to different people, to me a successful book is one that kids will love to read and hopefully learn from. A book that subtly leaves a lingering message which is considered the take-away-value. And, just as important, the book meets the standard industry guidelines.
3 Fiction Writing Mistakes to Avoid
There are a number of writing mistakes that writers need to avoid; one of them is the overuse of participle phrases. Find out two more of the biggies.
Proofreading and A Harder to Read Font
Every author or writer wants their work to be error-free. But what extra step can you take to help guarantee that?
The Writing for Children Ropes – 8 Tips
Want to learn to write for children? There are lots of tools and resources at your disposal. Just be sure to choose the right ones and take the time to write right.
Are You Overthinking Your Story?
When writing for children, some new authors have difficulty realizing when the story is actually at the publishing or submitting stage. They may overthink the storyline, the characters, or even the sentences.