That’s it, you decided, and you’re determined to write a children’s book. You love to write, and you love children. What more can you ask for? Before you type your first word, you need to keep in mind a few things.
Be selective about the age group you’re writing for
Kids grow up fast, and not all reading material suits them. There are three children’s books categories, and these are:
Young Children: These are usually illustrated books that suit ages between two to six-year-olds.
Middle Age: They are suitable for kids between ages eight and eleven.
And YA or Young Adult: Are suitable for ages twelve and above.
It is also essential to consider the number of words you will use concerning the illustrations you will add to the book. Books with illustrations have word count that ranges between 50-1000.
Pick a plot that works with a specific age group
Let’s say you’re writing about a teenager who’s having trouble being accepted at her new school and finds the boys over there unattractive. That plot here will not suit a four-year-old. It would help if you wrote about a subject that fits the target age group you’re referencing, something they can coordinate with and understand.
Remember to be fun
We need to encourage kids to read, and so try to include some humor and attractive illustrations in your book. Try to give out the moral of the story subtly and cutely for kids to understand.
Pick a good illustrator
If you’re self-publishing your work, it is crucial to hire someone who already illustrated books before because they would know what to do. Try to find someone with whom you won’t have any trouble working with and who can understand what you want exactly.
If you’re traditionally publishing your book, then you shouldn’t worry about the illustrator because the publishing house hires them.
Enjoy writing!