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Feb 2, 2018 · New York Times bestselling children's book author Carrie Jones talks about three ways to create characters with disabilities without making them stereotypes.
- How I Became A Children’s Book Author
- The Making of A Children's Book
- 3 Key Factors to Consider Before You Write A Children's Book
- How to Write A Children’s Book: The Nitty Gritty Details
- 8 Important Steps to Writing A Successful Children's Book
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- Writing A Children's Book Isn't Easy, But It Can Be Done
I never dreamt of being a picture book author. I became one unexpectedly. How this started was I wrote, illustrated, and self-published my first children’s book, The Gift of an Angel, in 1997—long before self-publishing was a thing. I was recovering from brain surgery in my twenties with a lot of down time. Inspired by my large circle of support—ea...
There’s a lot of thought, preparation and nuance that goes into creating a successful, sellable children’s book that engages all types of children and, equally important, connects with parents, teachers, or caring adults who will it read over and over (sometimes at 9:00pm, when they are done reading). This separates the books that publishing houses...
Before beginning your dive into children’s book writing, there are three key factors you need to know and consider.
Given my long tenure as a children's book author, I have been privy to the sales numbers of many titles through the years. Some great sellers, of course, are expected (celebrity authors) and others are baffling (Why is that book about hedgehogs eating donuts so popular?). Most are the tangible outcome of an author following these eight steps to wri...
1. Know Your Story Intention
I find children's picture books are divided into two main types: emotion sharing (I LOVE YOU SO…, THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU WILL BE, ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER) and story telling (SOUL FOOD SUNDAY, THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT, GIRAFFE'S CAN'T DANCE). To help find your story intention, ask yourself a few of these questions” 1. What do I want my reader to know at the end of my book?(The ABC's of Black History) 2. How do I want my reader to feel at the end of my book?(Empowered to own their worth and pu...
2. Choose a Universal Theme or Niche Message
What your book idea is about will directly inform who wants to buy it. One of my go-to lines about my own work is: When you set out to write your book, ask yourself what topic is timely and holds universal appeal (i.e., love, diversity, empathy, anxiety, life skills, grief) or which themecaptures a niche topic like divorce, adoption, immigration, climate, or blended families. To help you clarify the universal theme or niche message in your picture book story idea, you might consider using the...
3. Choose a book title and cover image with high salability
Imagine yourself standing in a bookstore surrounded by thousands of competing titles. Think of your perfect title and cover image as your way of jumping up and down saying, “Pick me! Pick me!” A good book cover design is your clear promise to the reader. In a fraction of a second, you need to tell your potential reader what your book is about and the tone they can expect (sentimental or funny, for example). Your best title isn't always the most creative title. Clarity is queen. WHEN ANIMALS K...
No matter how you publish your book— traditional or self-published — you will quickly learn that authors need to be marketers as well. I advise aspiring authors to create an “expertise” around their writing, if possible. Something you are known for that will help you focus your selling efforts. Are you the kindness expert? Do you play a musical ins...
I've shared a lot in this article on how to write a children's book—and still have a lot more to share! Below is a list of topics that I plan to cover in a special blog series on writing children's books. Through them, I hope to take away the mystique of writing and publishing children’s picture books. I also will provide practical tools that will ...
If writing and/or publishing a children's picture book is on your wish list, it can be done. Recently I received a note from an aspiring author. She shared a few paragraphs with me that needed revision: “Is there any hope for me?” she asked. “Of course,” I replied. “Writing takes learning and practicing like tackling any new endeavor.” Even the mos...
May 18, 2016 · May 18, 2016. Indie author Chrissie Parker. As part of our occasional #WritersWednesday series on writing with particular health conditions, British novelist Chrissie Parker's describes the challenges of writing with epilepsy. Her positive attitude will inspire authors everywhere. The life of a writer can be very rewarding but it’s also hard.
Epilepsy: A Guide for Teachers - 3 Epilepsy is a condition that is more common than most people realize. In the general population, approximately one person in a hundred has epilepsy meaning that approximately one in every one hundred students has epilepsy. In Canada, there are over 330,000 people with epilepsy. People of all ages have epilepsy ...
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This reading list is filled with books that have been selected as suitable reading for children of all ages. The books cover a range of subjects related to living with epilepsy, enabling your child, siblings and friends to learn about epilepsy through stories that they can relate to.
May 18, 2020 · Explaining a complex and emotional topic to young children is an art form. To help you, we’ve selected 5 of our favorite children’s books that not only explain the condition in simple ways, but also offer encouragement to overcome any fears around epilepsy.
We offer an extensive list of book recommendations for all ages on living with epilepsy. Find more resources at the Epilepsy Foundation today. For children Lee: the Rabbit with Epilepsy by Deborah Moss.
