How to Write a Children's Book

Write a children's book. You've talked about it now do it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pen
• Paper

1. 

   Figure out what to write about.
   
   Write what you know. An old adage to be sure, but also true. But don't write about real estate if you're a realtor. Even kids don't want to hear about that mess.

2. 

   Remember your audience.
   
   Parents buy the books. Parents read the books. But the kids are the one's that love the books. You have to write for both audiences.

3. 

   Appeal to the child in the parent.
   
   Parents like being reminded of childish things. Find a way to bridge the gap between child and parent. If you can do this you have a potential hit.

4. Everyone likes bright colors.
   
   Good illustration is key. Children and adults are captivated by cool pictures. If you make it interesting to look at a book is much more likely to be read. My kids love books with tons of detail that they can pour over. I'll bet this is the case for most kids.

5. 

   Don't be afraid to develop interesting concepts.
   
   Many children's books are very shallow. This is of course is a reflection of a child's limited brain capacity.
   
   But there is a way to communicate more complicated concepts to developing minds and it's hard to put one's finger on. If however you have this gift, don't keep it to yourself.

Tips & Warnings

• You have to become a kid again to write a good children's book.

[missperson]

on 9/6/2009 Good article! Points well taken.

[medphysinfo]

on 5/1/2009 Good information.

[motherNN]

on 3/1/2009 You are correct, I have talked about it, I'm putting this in my favs! 5*

[bar10dr98]

on 2/28/2009 Writing a children's book seems like it would be very fulfilling.