Writing For Children

Writing a short book for children ought to be easy, right? Not if you don't know what you're doing. The picture book is an art form with a definite blueprint, and you deviate from it at your peril. Like all of the writing lessons from the Front books, this book is brief. There are other books with philosophies and backgrounds and lots of full color illustrations on glossy pages, and this isn’t one of them.

Do you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as Ella Enchanted, as touching as Dave at Night, as captivating as Fairest? Well, now you can find out! In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and much, much more.

Who else wants their dream book written today? If you can speak out loud, then you have what it takes to become a lightning-fast, best-selling author. Most people dream of writing a book, but those manuscripts end up shoved away in dusty drawers, half-finished and abandoned to be eaten by moths. Many of them are great writers, many of them have great ideas. Yet so many people come to the conclusion that they'll never finish their books.

50 Things to Know About Writing Children’s Books by author Jamie C. McHugh offers an approach to writing a best-selling book for children. Most books on writing children’s books give you some helpful hints. Although there's nothing wrong with that, you need to know the ins and outs of book writing. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, reading storybooks to children is the most important activity for developing success in reading.

I show you my experiences selling 100,000 copies of my own children’s books to help you master: - Social Media and Advertising - Increasing Visibility - Book Prices and Profits - And Much More! I left my job in 2018 because I made more money writing and self-publishing children's books (picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels) than working full time for someone else. I wanted to write books from home full time for years but was stuck in a life working for other people. Determined to change my life, I set out on a path to live the one I always imagined for my family. I tell you ...

A haunting dream that will not relent pulls author Kent Nerburn back into the hidden world of Native America, where dreams have meaning, animals are teachers, and the "old ones" still have powers beyond our understanding. In this moving narrative, we travel through the lands of the Lakota and the Ojibwe, where we encounter a strange little girl with an unnerving connection to the past, a forgotten asylum that history has tried to hide, and complex, unforgettable characters.

Write, Publish, Thrive: Transform Your Passion into Published Works for the Next Generation – A Roadmap to Success! Is rejection becoming an all-too-familiar companion on your publishing journey? Turn setbacks into comebacks! Explore proven strategies to overcome rejection and secure your spot in the world of children's and teen publications. If you have ever dreamed of writing and publishing children's books or for children's magazines look no further! Becoming A Children's Author is written by an award-winning author who knows your pain! Learn the basics of not only how to write ...

If you want to write a children's book, then download How to Write a Children's Book by a person with real life experience and knowledge of this topic. If you have ever wanted to write a true children's classic, then you must dive into a child's mind to see what makes them tick. Within this guide, all your questions will be expertly answered in a way that is simple and easy to understand.

Discover the power of second chances in this heartwarming series about love, loss, and a fresh start from bestselling author Sylvia Price. After the death of her husband, Beth Campbell decides it's time for a fresh start. When she returns to her hometown in Nova Scotia, she discovers a beautiful old abandoned home by the seaside and imagines it as the perfect spot for her to run a bed and breakfast and finally have the chance to write a novel. But when she discovers that the house belongs to Sean Pennington, a man with whom she has a painful history, she begins to doubt her dream. With the ...

Louis is a Trumpeter Swan, but he has no voice. Leaving his wild and beautiful home, he finds a young human friend, Sam Beaver, who helps him learn to read and write. When he returns to the lake, Louis discovers his education isn't enough: the beautiful swan he loves, Serena, can't read his declarations of love, and he can't trumpet them. Louis' resolution to win the swan of his desire launches him on an adventure that will take him far from home and lead where fate and love have a few surprises in store.

Are you dreaming of becoming a published children's book author? Are you considering self-publishing but feeling overwhelmed by all the information you need to figure out? Roadmap to Publishing Children’s Books provides practical solutions to all your questions. This comprehensive, step-by-step manual is designed to support and guide you through every phase of the self-publishing process. Say goodbye to expensive courses—here, you'll find all the knowledge and tools you need to succeed at a fraction of the cost. Everything you need to know to publish a children's book into five parts: ...

Jay Boyer is an incredible expert in publishing and a thought leader in his industry. One of his major accomplishments is his ability to produce bestsellers in an incredible fashion. Not only that, but Jay has taught thousands of people how to write, publish, and market children’s books so that they would be able to create bestselling children’s books of their very own. Jay is going to teach people how to write and publish a children’s book in the next 7 days, publish it to Amazon and drive it all the way to becoming a #1 bestseller.

In How to Read Literature like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times best-selling author and Professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers. With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, characterization, setting, plot, and other key techniques to make a story come to life.

Ingenious Compassion: Emphatically, Caring, and Specifically focuses on my work at the University of Southern California (USC). This is my first publication, but it will not be my last. I am publishing this work so that those who have and are currently striving to become a Social Worker, hopefully this work will serve as a guide for writing and research through out the program.

These four bestselling writing and thesaurus guides, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion,” “The Writer’s Guide to Character Expression,” “The Writer’s Guide to Vivid Settings and Characters,” and "The Writer's Guide to Characters, Plots, and Scenes" have been combined to create one remarkable single volume! This comprehensive edition contains over 600 pages of guidance to inspire your creative muse with descriptive ways to craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention. Writers will get the essential skills needed to significantly enhance their ...

The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.

Unlock a world of fun and learning with the "5-in-1 Bundle: Learn ABC and Numbers" by Sophie Davis! This delightful collection is perfect for young learners aged 3-11, providing a comprehensive and engaging approach to early education.

This Scene Revision and Plotting Guidebook Can Take Your Writing Skills to the Next Level! This isn't just a writing manual; it's a blueprint for writing narratives that resonate deeply with readers and sell. Elevate your writing to new heights with this definitive guidebook, crafted to fuse the simple techniques in crafting stronger beginnings, creating dramatic scenes, and developing lifelike characters. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and invaluable advice for building a comprehensive storyline, including extensive character creation templates and tools for creating a page-...

Escape the turbulent cycle of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) and say goodbye to mood swings and emotional turmoil with the practical and evidence-based strategies in this groundbreaking book. Written specifically for parents by a natural health expert and father of a child with DMDD who knows, this definitive guide provides a roadmap to help your child overcome DMDD using natural solutions. Discover what factors cause DMDD and how your child’s brain processes emotions, sensory input, social cues, and situations differently than neurotypical children. Get practical advice ...

Make learning ABC, phonics, spelling, and numbers fun and exciting with this 4-in-1 educational powerhouse! Designed for kids ages 3-8, this interactive book transforms early learning into a joyful experience with rhymes, engaging activities, and easy-to-follow lessons.