3 Things You Need to Get Started Writing a Children’s Book
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Have an idea for a children’s book but don’t know what to do first? I hear you. “I know I want to write a children’s book, but I don’t know how to get started” is a phrase I hear daily in my inbox.
That’s why I created this quick blog post to help you out. Read below to learn the 3 things you need to get started writing a children’s book. 👇
3 Things You Need to Get Started Writing a Children’s Book
Writing a children’s book is a great way to share your creativity and imagination with kids around the world. But before you can start writing, you need to have a few things in place.
Here are the three things you need to get started writing a children’s book:
1 – A great idea.
The first step to writing a children’s book is to come up with a great idea. This could be anything from a funny story about a talking animal to a heartwarming tale about friendship. The most important thing is that your idea is something that will capture the attention of young readers.
To know if you have a good story idea, you first need to “vet” it against the existing market. Use our Kidlit Idea Decoder to help you get started.
2 – A clear understanding of your audience.
Once you have an idea, it’s important to take some time to think about your audience. Who are you writing for? What age range are you targeting? If you don’t know the different age categories of children’s books, read this post.
Once you know your audience, you can tailor your story to their interests and needs. So don’t skip this step.
3 – The right tools.
Writing a children’s book can be a lot of fun, but it can also be challenging. That’s why it’s important to have the right tools at your disposal. (Plus, easy resources we’ve created to help you, too.)
To write a good children’s book, you need:
- A reliable computer
- A comfortable writing space
- And the RIGHT writing resources to make it easy to understand the complete writing process
Use our Kidlit Writer’s Starter Kit to help you get started with all the resources you need to successfully finish your children’s book. Get it here.
If you have these three things in place, you’re well on your way to writing a great children’s book. So what are you waiting for? Start writing today!
Here are some additional tips for writing a children’s book:
- Keep it simple. Children’s books are typically short and to the point. Avoid using complex language or long sentences.
- Use vivid language. Children love to use their imaginations. Help them do that by using vivid language that will bring your story to life.
- Make it fun. Children’s books should be fun to read. Make sure your story has a good plot, interesting characters, and a satisfying ending.
- Get feedback. Once you’ve finished writing your book, ask friends, family, or other children to read it and give you feedback. This will help you identify any areas that need improvement.
With a little planning and effort, you can write a children’s book that will capture the hearts and minds of young readers. So what are you waiting for?
Use our Kidlit Writer’s Starter Kit to help you get started writing your children’s book today!
For more help, check out these other resources on the site:
- How to find a really good story idea
- The age categories of children’s books you need to know
- The best template to use for your children’s story
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