I write for young children and I’ve also written marketing and health articles. Writing in multiple genres, I can tell you that writing for children can be much more challenging. When writing for children, there are guidelines to keep in mind to help your story avoid the editor’s trash pile. Here is a list of…
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Know Your Reader – Writing for Children
Guest post by Charles Suddeth I am primarily a children’s writer. I belong to SCBWI (Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators). The rule of thumb is that children like to read books with the main character their age or slightly older. Recommended ages for readers and main characters vary from publisher to publisher, so…
Learning to Write for Children – It’s More Than Just A,B,C
I have been writing since childhood: poems, short stories, even songs. I never thought of publishing my work or making it a career until around 2006. Not knowing any better, I thought it would be easy. I felt comfortable writing and always seemed to be able to think of something to write about. Then I…
Writing a Fiction Story – Walking Through Walls Backstory
By Karen Cioffi It’s always interesting how writers find ideas when writing a fiction story. Some may simply come up with an idea, others may see something that triggers a story, and sometimes a story is handed to a writer. I had never thought of rewriting a folktale until being given a rough outline of…
Writing Children’s Books – Genre Differences
There are a number of genres within the children’s book arena. The target audience ranges from babies right on through to young adults. This provides a unique situation for writers to pick and choose a genre that feels comfortable to write in, while still remaining within the children’s book market. Each genre is geared toward…