“The moment of discovery and awe when reading is why I write books for children.” – Laura Bullock
Children are the most honest and genuine people you can ever think of. In this fast-paced and harsh world, their innocence and purity fuel those who are drained and burnt out. Seeing smiles and hearing giggles from kids can definitely drive and warm the hearts of adults. So, in order to protect the genuineness of these children and help them grow into better people, literature molded the genre called children’s literature for the sake of not just kids but also adults from different generations and parts of the world.
Becoming one of the authors that aim to inspire and teach the little ones about life would be a challenge. There have already been a lot of books published and conquering the market; and, writing one means that you must survive the tight competition. According to Statista, there are more than 45.8 thousand individuals that are working as authors and writers from different parts of the US in the year 2019. The numbers are really a lot. So, if you want to write a book for kids, then here are some of the essential tips that you should know.
Come up with brand-new concepts
Writing a book takes a lot of time. Marketing them also needs a lot of effort. In order for you books earn a wide array of readers, you should present a brand-new concept. It is important that you brainstorm and think outside the box to hit the interest of your targets. Crafting these brand-new ideas and presenting them through a wonderful story will help your book achieve success. These concepts are the integral keys of your author journey. No matter how long it takes to write your children’s book, it all goes down to the quality of your work. Fresher ideas mean better work. You are straying away from the clichés and doing your best to give readers the best story that they deserve.
Incorporate figures that spark the imagination of kids
There are different creatures that can help develop the imagination of children. Imagination is the primary aspect that nurtures both social and cognitive growth of kids. It is not just all about being cheerful and playful, because it is more one the skill and holistic development of these little ones. There are many different figures that can make them grow into better and creative individuals in the future; thus, these includes fairies, dragons, Santa Claus, elves, Pegasus, unicorns, and more. Although they are imaginary beings, they can help color the imagination of the kids that can lead into a better learning and reading experience.
Include some twists and turns
Stories with no zigzags will never interest the readers, especially kids. You already know by now how kids are fickle and enthusiastic. One wrong move and they will surely lose interest in your story. Thus, to keep them coming back to your imaginary world and read your wonderful story, you should include some twists and turns. Take for example the Santa’s unbelievable scene on Nelibeth’s book titled Is it Santa? where the freshly baked cookies of Mother Rebekkah that were neatly placed a basket were mysteriously scattered all over the place. The readers will become curious and enthusiastic to find out who’s responsible for the scattering of the cookies. That’s how you can tell that your story is impactful because it is drawing the attention of the readers and making them turn every page until they reach the ending.
Keep it short and simple
The key to a great children’s book is KISS or in other words, keep it short and simple. Your target prospects are kids, which mean that they really won’t exert that much effort in reading your story word by word. The important factors to remember would be because they do are still improving their comprehension, developing their reading skill, and increasing their vocabulary. Writing short but substantial paragraphs is the best way to form an engaging story. The count of words is not the most important part here, what is vital is that the kids are getting a better grasp and are learning from you book.
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