How To Write For Children is for anyone who has an idea for a children's book, and doesn't know what to do next. This book is an easy three step guide that teaches how to take a story from an idea to a completed project ready for publishing.Step one helps the writer with the basics of beginning a written project with children and young adults in mind. The author guides the writer through the writing process, including research requirements, determining target age, audience, genre and theme. Story summary, synopsis and outlining are explained along with point of view, character traits, and topic research.Step two discusses the actual writing of the project, including tips on where to write, creating a rough draft, writer's block and information about writing specifically for children.Step three helps in the completion of the project by discussing revisions, editing and final draft preparation. Marketing and publishing ideas are presented.A glossary, sample story summary, synopsis, outline, character cards and manuscript submission formats are included as a bonus to ensure that the ideas and information covered become clear with a visual representation.If anyone has an idea for a children's book, now is the time to present it to readers. This guide will help a writer take their first step on the journey to published author. Author, Patricia L. Atchison has a fondness for writing children's and young adult literature. Her past endeavors include publishing and editing the Canadian Teddy Bear News magazine. Patricia has published two hardcover picture books: Little Blue Penguin, a fun book that helps children learn their colors (ages 2-6); and McKenzie's Frosty Surprise, (ages 4-8), a delightful nature story about a Mallard Duck. Always asked, "How do I write for children?", Patricia wrote: How To Write For Children, An Easy Three Step Guide to Writing Children's Books, to help people learn the craft of writing for kids.
