Tips for Writing a Children’s Book That Will Get Published

Are you interested in writing a childrens book that you one day hope will be published? If you are and if you have yet to start writing, there are a number of important points that you want to take into consideration first. These important points, a few of which are outlined below, may help to improve your chances of getting your next childrens book published.

It is important to remember that the genre of childrens books covers a wide range of books. When many individuals think of childrens books, picture books for toddlers and early reading books for preschoolers often come to mind. Yes, these two groups are major parts of the childrens genre, but there is so much more. Typically speaking, publishers categorize childrens books by picture books, early readers, transition books, chapter books, and young adult books. Decide what type of childrens book you would like to write. This will prevent you from falling in between two different categories.

Next, it is important to know what childrens book publishers want. Not knowing what publishers want or expect from authors is a common mistake made. After a close examination, you will find that it often varies depending on the publisher. Many publishers state which categories of childrens books they publish, such as picture books or young adult books. This is important information to know as you will not see success by sending a young adult book manuscript to a publisher that is only looking for picture books.

In keeping with what childrens book publishers want, it is also important to know what they are searching for in terms of themes. For example, a specific childrens book publisher may be seeking stories that are educational in nature or those that focus on a specific religion. Many well-known publishers are trying to stay away from talking animals for the most part. It doesnt mean that you cant take this approach, but you need to be careful and realistic when you do. The Writers Market book for the childrens genre outlines this information wherever possible. The same information may also be found online.

Another note that many childrens book publishers make to hopeful authors to not outright preach or focus too much on morals in a childrens book. Of course, parents want to purchase childrens books that their kids can learn from, but you dont want to be too pushy. If you must outright state a theme or good deed, such as being nice to other kids, show it through action and dialog in the book, but dont outright state so until the end.

Should you wish to write chapter books or books for young adults, you will want to open your book with an amazing beginning. Many professional writers and publishers recommend opening with action and adventure, as opposed to first just introducing the characters. This is because most publishers know that some children are hard to please with books. The attention of all readers and publishers needs to be captured right away.

The above mentioned tips are just a few of the many that can help to increase your chances of getting a childrens book published. Any writer who hopes to be published needs to know the importance of research. Your chances of seeing your book published increase when you know what is popular with the market today, as well as what publishers want.

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