So, you want to write books for kids?

Maybe you’ve got an idea for a slime-fueled jetpack, a misunderstood sandwich with dreams, or a lonely prankster who finds a time-travelling bin chicken. Maybe you don’t have a clue what you’re doing yet, but you do know you love stories, you love kids, and you’re ready to give this writing thing a real shot.

Good news: this book’s for you.

WRITING BOOKS FOR KIDS is a fast, funny, no-nonsense guide for anyone who wants to create unforgettable fiction for 6–14-year-olds. Whether you're hoping to write short chapter books, middle-grade magic epics, or laugh-out-loud school-based series, this guide walks you through the entire process, without a single dull lecture or overused metaphor about climbing mountains. Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Create flawed, funny, lovable kid heroes (and villains who deserve a wedgie)
• Choose the right point of view,and nail voice, whether it's first or third person
• Plot with pace, punch, and enough twists to keep kids hooked
• Craft burp-worthy dialogue and scenes that sparkle with mischief or heart
• Build wow worlds (real or fantasy) that feel as alive as the characters
• Handle structure, edits, feedback, and that voice in your head that says "This is garbage"
• Publish traditionally or independently,with smart, kid-focused marketing tips
• Tap into themes like friendship, courage, identity, and mischief... without being preachy

Why this book? Because it’s written by someone who gets it. I’m a working writer who's been deep in the trenches of storytelling for over 20 years. I’ve written and sold dozens of screenplays, seen my novels turned into family films, and built a shelf full of middle-grade books (some of which made kids laugh so hard they snorted juice). I’ve bombed pitches, rewritten entire plots at 3am, and figured out what works the hard way, by doing it. So now I’m sharing everything I’ve learnt.

If you’ve ever thought:
“Am I even allowed to do this?”
“Do fart jokes and real emotion go together?”
“How do I make a story actually work for kids?”

This book answers all of it, with clarity, honesty, writing prompts, and a lot of laughs.

Warning: Side effects may include creative confidence, excessive plotting, and spontaneous notebook-buying.
Time to stop doubting. Time to start writing. Let’s go.