Children have vivid imaginations and it’s important to create the space for them to use these imaginations. The key aspect to remember is: You’re done editing your book when the edits are no longer making it better.Įspecially for children’s books, be aware of the show don’t tell rule. There are many styles of editing, different rules to follow, and stages you can take your book through. Edit the Book Prior to PublishingĪfter you’ve drafted your children’s book, it’s time to edit. Throwing in a word here and for a child to ask about and learn from is sometimes necessary (and even beneficial!) but do this sparingly. But remember, your audience still needs to understand what’s being read. This will broaden the words you can use in your writing, as an adult or older child will likely be reading the book. This will take away the ambiguity of writing to a broad audience and help you hone in on exactly who will be reading your book.Īlso keep in mind, depending on the age of your target audience, you may be writing a children’s book that will be read to your audience, rather than read by your audience. Pin individuals who look like your target individual, print off the photo, and keep it at your desk. One way to do that is to make a Pinterest account and create a board for your target audience. Then, when you’re writing, keep your audience at the forefront of your mind. Get to know your target audience as well as you can before writing that first word. How can I make a cover and illustrations that appeal to both children and adults who will buy the book?.Do they live in the city, the suburbs, or rural?.What do they like to do in their free time?.Are you writing to a little boy or girl?.Children, yes, but ideally you want to know the child you’re writing to. And, children usually aren’t the ones buying the books it’s usually their parent or guardian, a school librarian, or a teacher.Īnswer a few of these questions to determine this: Writing Your Children’s Bookīefore planning and outlining a children’s book, pinpoint exactly who your target audience is. Of course, there are many more types of children’s books, but this gives you the beginning of a frame of reference. Graphic comics (think Marvel comics or Bazooka Joe).Repetition (think Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.Lesson Learned (think My No, No, No Day! by Rebecca Patterson).Heartfelt (more for the adult and bonding).Funny (think The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems).Bedtime stories (designed to help the child go to sleep peacefully). ![]()
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