I would really be interested in writing children's books. However I don't know the first thing about how to get started. All I know is that I have a head full of ideas and no direction. All the advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help!!!
2006-07-06 21:25:44 · 8 answers · asked by Valkyrie 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Doing the research can be hard and timely! I have just started compiling a list of all the reseach places that I go to and have posted them on my blog, which you are welcome to take a look at, I update it on a daily basis!
Go to http://writing-with-kids-in-mind.blogspot.com
All the best
Lise
2006-07-07 00:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by lisecnz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would study other childrens book to get a feel for the artform. Then I would think of a bunch of story ideas, then figure out which one I like best, then create a sensible outline for the pages and the pictures. As you probably know, pictures are very important in childrens books!
2006-07-06 21:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a big enough city, there is probably a children's author book group that meets regularly at your library or somewhere else in town. These groups usually involve children's authors and illustrators (both published and unpublished) getting together and sharing their latest ideas and critiquing each other's work. That's probably your best link to someone who knows the industry.
2006-07-07 07:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by theycallmewendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU REALLY HAVE TO START WITH THE MARKET YOU'RE AIMING FOR AND THE PUBLISHERS WHO DEAL WITH THAT MARKET (sorry, just noticed caps lock is on). Check the bookshelves to see the type of book you are interested in writing. Check the Submission Guidelines on the publishers websites. Most don't require pictures; they usually have their own artists. Send in a sample of your writing. Good luck.
2006-07-06 21:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read books on writing and publishing chidren's books. There are tons in Amazon
How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471676195/sr=8-1/qid=1152381380/ref=sr_1_1/102-8031903-5571326?ie=UTF8
Here's a link to a bunch of them:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs/102-8031903-5571326?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=how+to+write+childrens+book
Choose which ones you need.
Also check out writing groups http://groups.yahoo.com/
And check out forums for writers, just use the search engine
Good luck,
Shalla
2006-07-08 07:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Shalla DeGuzman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know that the "most famous" children stories weren't really meant for children?
What you need is a story which could be appealing and interesting for the children or for everybody.
2006-07-06 21:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by sopie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an idea is one thing. putting it on paper is the main thing. you don't have to start well. just, well, start. even if it's the worst kind of writing you've ever read on the planet. the rest will follow.
2006-07-06 22:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by anikins 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heres something for you: "My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way" -Ernest Hemingway.
2006-07-06 21:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by niceguy4agze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋