Many authors of children’s picture books have questions about how to get their books illustrated. Here are some common questions about illustrations for children’s books. I have written a children’s picture book, but I am not an artist. How do I find someone to illustrate the book before I submit it to publishers? Most publishers do not want to receive … [Read more...]
Children’s Book Publishing Tips Your Agent May Not Tell You
Being an aspiring writer is one thing, but what if you’re trying to break into the children’s book industry? Where are you supposed to get the inside scoop on what it really takes to publish a successful children’s book - aside from all the smoke and mirrors? Don’t Fall for a Scam Unfortunately, since the children’s book industry is so popular today, and so many … [Read more...]
5 Rules for Writing a Successful Children’s Book
Many people think writing a children’s book is easy when that’s actually far from the truth. Even more people write their own delightful children’s story and submit it to publishers, only to be met with rejection after rejection. What gives? The truth is that while it may appear simple to write a children’s book, there are five important rules to consider to make sure that … [Read more...]
How to Write a Children’s Book Based on Your Personal Struggles
Suppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you struggled in school as a child because you have dyslexia. Many writers turn difficult periods in their lives into books for children, hoping to help young readers through similar painful experiences. Here are some tips to keep in mind when creating and … [Read more...]