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Below are 10 tips and tricks on how to write an impactful children's book.
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Identify your target market (e.g., age range).
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Create a simple theme/message to relay to your readers.
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When coming up with a theme/message, consider issues that are important/interesting to children.
- Clearly outline the plot - beginning, middle, and end.
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Don't hesitate to work with a professional illustrator - you don't have to illustrate your own book.
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Run your story idea by other people to get feedback.
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Don't make your story overly complicated.
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"Show, don't tell" - aim to keep your wordcount down.
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Don't be afraid to divert from the "traditional" children's story - make your story unique.
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Children's books require just as much time to write as novels; just because it's shorter doesn't mean you can write it in a day.
For more information, visit the following websites from which the above points were gathered:
https://www.today.com/parents/want-write-good-children-s-book-here-are-7-tips-t85831
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/09/27/childrens-book-tips/
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