So, You Think Writing for Children Is Easy? Wrong for many reasons. Children expect a good story that's full of action, concise, precise, and has a believable ending.
Tips
for Writing for Children
1.
Learn how to
write.
2.
Write a good
story with a fast-paced plot. Write from the child’s perspective.
3. Use correct
grammar, spelling, sentence structure.
4. Active voice and action verbs and show, don’t
tell.
5. Vocabulary, child's level even if expanding vocabulary
6. Insert humor,
well-defined characters, and avoid clichés.
7. Story should
translate into illustrations.
8. Morals or
lessons should not be “preachy.”
9.
Stories should
be relevant to the age group.
10.
The story
shouldn’t be too long or wordy.
11.
Alliteration,
meter, and rhyme must be used well or not used at all.
12.
Use talking
animals carefully.
13.
Use serious
and/or controversial subjects appropriately.
14.
Research
material for a children’s book.
15.
Adults should
not “carry the day,” but adults can have important roles.
16.
Use a large
dose of imagination.
17.
Illustrations: authors should not try to illustrate unless they do professional level art work.
