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"I'd like to write a children's story someday!"
Ask just about any adult that likes children and you'll find many of them saying those exact words.
If you happen to fall into the category described above, you may find these tips helpful in getting you moving in the direction to write that children's story. Whether your story is still sitting in your notebook or is an inspirational thought still in your head, these starter tips may be just the ticket to get you motivated.
Six Starter Tips for Writing Children's Stories:
1. Spend a lot of time around children. You can pick up a lot of information by just observing children's mannerisms and how interact with other children. Especially notice how they pick up objects and how they hand toys, blocks, and dolls to others in the group.
2. Visit the children's section at your local Library. Spend some time perusing children's books by looking at their titles and book covers. Glance through a few pages and you'll chuckle and think, "I can do that." You'll get inspired with ideas.
3. Choose an age range that you would like to write for. Generally speaking there are three age ranges for children's books, the 3-7 listener/reader, the 8-12 intermediate reader, and the 13-18 teenage reader. Experiment till you find your comfort level.
4. Think about if you'd like to write Fiction or Non-Fiction. Some writers prefer fiction and think that non-fiction is boring, but it is very possible to write non-fiction in a very intriguing manner. Non-fiction does not equate 'boring' when you're creative.
5. Read Parenting Magazines: Parenting Magazines are loaded with information, reading trends, and what parents are buying and reading for their children. You can get ideas for your own stories just by reading their articles.
6. Take writing classes or join a children's writers group. Learning writing styles for children's writing can be a real eye-opener. You'd be surprised to find there is a lot of valuable information to learn at these places. Not to mention the friends you'll make.
These ideas are very basic, but they may be just that little push you needed to get inspired to write that children's book you've been meaning to write. Here's an excellent resource; the link to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators to guide you on your writing path http://www.scbwi.org/
Then...Watch out, because if you thought you didn't have the time to write that children's story, you will be amazed that with inspiration, you will make the time!
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