How To Write Kids Books

2 do you know the basic structure of a children s book.

How to write kids books. If that s you then shoot for 750 words. Make note of the publisher listed on those books. There are general rules for how many pages and words a magazine or book should contain but a writer should always write to a publisher s guidelines. To write for kids you must think like a kid. I hear it all the time.

Here are some tips to guide you as you write your children s book. These can be found on a publisher s website or can be requested in writing. Don t even consider doing any of the following in a book for children. Most writers are writing picture books for ages 3 7 that s the most common category. Write books that preach or lecture.

Format your paper ebook versions of your book step by step. Look those publishers up online and see if they accept unsolicited manuscripts. Publish your paperback and ebook and. One way to find this information quickly is to look at published children s books that you like or that are similar in theme and style to yours. Market your freshly published children s book.

Oh i could write a kid s book writing kids books is easy or i have the best idea for a kid s book but normally the person saying this has no idea what it takes to write a children s book. Next create your story s main character and supporting characters then outline a plot that includes a central conflict a climax and a resolution. Pack picture books with lots of text. When writing for children it s imperative that certain guidelines are followed. The topics that may interest you as an adult may not be as compelling to a young.

Ultimately you need to figure out what age range you re writing for and then write within that word count. Write about what you want but make it relevant and appropriate. That s the sweet spot. Once you have an outline start working on the first draft of your story. Then check out my book how to self publish a children s book everything you need to know to write illustrate publish and market your paperback and ebook.