{"id":10369,"date":"2024-01-04T14:17:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=10369"},"modified":"2024-01-04T14:18:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:18:23","slug":"how-to-write-a-childrens-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-write-a-childrens-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Children&#8217;s Book in 9 Easy Steps [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>How do you write children's books and get them published?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-write-a-book\/\">You write<\/a> a children\u2019s book by choosing a target audience, incorporating captivating elements, and beautifully illustrating it. Children\u2019s books may either be <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-self-publishing-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-published<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-publishing-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submitted to traditional publishers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this article can give you the other tools you need to write the next great children\u2019s book that you may have been thinking about for years, but never thought you'd be able to write and share it with little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s your reason for writing children\u2019s books? For me, it\u2019s that smile.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Liav-Reading.jpg\" alt=\"Liav Reading\" class=\"wp-image-10416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Liav-Reading.jpg 420w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Liav-Reading-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many authors or aspiring writers dream of publishing a children\u2019s book. Maybe you have <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/childrens-book-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an incredible idea<\/a> that you can\u2019t stop thinking about. Or perhaps you want to put to paper your little one\u2019s favorite bedtime <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-long-short-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">short story<\/a> \u2014 the one you made up while snuggling together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason, now is the time to check this dream off your bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I'm here to help you do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm a multi-award winning & bestselling children\u2019s book author and ghostwriter of more than 50 children\u2019s books. And I founded a little thing called Children\u2019s Book University\u00ae, which helps other authors create books like I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What follows is as much information as I could condense into a single article on how to write a children's book. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"offer-box\">Don't know where to start your children's book? We've got a checklist that will take you through the entire process, from the initial idea to the finished, polished product. Check it out!<center><a class=\"offer-button-box\" href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/hdveorzcz3jibyglsamc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Your FREE Children's Book Checklist<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-writing\/\">Writing <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-publish-childrens-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">publishing<\/a> your own children\u2019s book is no longer super challenging to achieve, nor does it take all your life savings (like it might have 20 years ago).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re a celebrity or have a large following already, self-publishing your children\u2019s book is a great way to get your foot in the door, even if your ultimate goal is to eventually explore traditional publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you present a well-performing book and an established author platform, your chances of landing a publishing deal are much higher than if you simply submit a query or manuscript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much money can be made from writing a children's book?<\/strong> The answer to this question greatly depends on the subject of the children's book. That's why <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-idea-validation-mastery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doing our research<\/a> is so important, even before we start writing our children's book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even for children\u2019s books, we need to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eevijones.com\/childrens-books-about-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">validate our book idea<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\n\nIn this article, you will learn:\n\n<ol>\n\n<li>How to Get to Know Your Audience<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Choose the Right Format for Your Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Narrow Down Your Book Category<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Name a Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Choose a Writing Style<\/li>\n\n<li>The Most Important Elements of a Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Edit Your Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Illustrate Your Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Create a Book Dummy<\/li>\n\n<li>How to Sell Your Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<li>FAQs on Writing a Children's Book<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-questions-to-consider-before-writing-a-children-s-book\" data-level=\"2\">Questions to Consider Before Writing a Children\u2019s Book<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-will-parents-want-to-buy-this-book\" data-level=\"3\">Will parents want to buy this book?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-do-you-know-the-basic-structure-of-a-children-s-book\" data-level=\"3\">Do you know the [basic] structure of a children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-can-you-explain-your-book-concept-before-writing\" data-level=\"3\">Can you explain your book concept before writing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-writing-a-children-s-book-things-to-avoid\" data-level=\"3\">Writing a Children\u2019s Book: Things to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-write-a-children-s-book-in-9-steps\" data-level=\"3\">How to Write a Children\u2019s Book in 9 Steps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-choose-the-format\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 1. Choose the Format<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-2-know-your-target-category\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 2. Know Your Target Category<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-board-books\" data-level=\"3\">Board Books<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-picture-books\" data-level=\"3\">Picture Books<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-chapter-books\" data-level=\"3\">Chapter Books<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-middle-grade\" data-level=\"3\">Middle Grade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-young-adult\" data-level=\"3\">Young Adult<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-3-choose-a-title\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 3. Choose a Title<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-4-find-a-writing-style\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 4. Find a Writing Style<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-5-incorporate-important-elements\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 5. Incorporate Important Elements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-6-use-solid-characters\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 6. Use Solid Characters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-7-make-the-story-engaging\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 7. Make the Story Engaging<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-8-proofread-edit\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 8. Proofread & Edit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-9-illustrate-your-book\" data-level=\"2\">STEP 9. Illustrate Your Book<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-choose-your-orientation\" data-level=\"3\">1. Choose Your Orientation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-plan-your-image-sizing\" data-level=\"3\">2. Plan Your Image Sizing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-create-a-storyboard-book-dummy\" data-level=\"3\">3. Create a Storyboard\/Book Dummy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-combine-text-illustration\" data-level=\"3\">4. Combine Text & Illustration<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-text-as-part-of-the-image\" data-level=\"4\">Text as Part of the Image<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-text-and-image-separate\" data-level=\"4\">Text and Image Separate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-choose-an-illustrator\" data-level=\"3\">5. Choose an Illustrator<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-pay-for-illustrations\" data-level=\"3\">6. Pay for Illustrations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-obtain-the-illustrations\" data-level=\"3\">7. Obtain the Illustrations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs-for-writing-a-children-s-book\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs for Writing a Children\u2019s Book<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-should-i-copyright-my-children-s-book\" data-level=\"3\">1. Should I copyright my children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-what-should-i-not-do-when-writing-a-children-s-book\" data-level=\"3\">2. What should I not do when writing a children\u2019s book?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-how-do-i-convert-my-children-s-book-into-an-ebook\" data-level=\"3\">3. How do I convert my children\u2019s book into an ebook?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-should-my-children-s-book-have-a-subtitle\" data-level=\"3\">4. Should my children\u2019s book have a subtitle?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-how-do-i-write-a-children-s-book-description\" data-level=\"3\">5. How do I write a children\u2019s book description?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-what-category-should-my-children-s-book-be-in\" data-level=\"3\">6. What category should my children's book be in?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-what-is-the-best-cover-design-for-my-children-s-book\" data-level=\"3\">7. What is the best cover design for my children's book?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"offer-box\">Looking to find the right niche for your children's book on Amazon? Download my personal guide on increasing your book's rankings and discoverability on Amazon so you get more sales continuously!<center><a class=\"offer-button-box\" href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/xewhdm4jskeylhe0btzf\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Get it here for FREE!<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, book series are generally doing very well with kids. Once little ones come to love a character, they often can't get enough of them and their parents continue buying the books. The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne and The Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle are wonderful examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The roadmap below <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-outline-novel\/\">outlines<\/a> what steps we\u2019ll take to write and publish a children\u2019s book:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Childrens-Book-Roadmap-1-1024x721.png\" alt=\"Children's Book Roadmap\" class=\"wp-image-18794\" style=\"width:512px;height:361px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Childrens-Book-Roadmap-1-1024x721.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Childrens-Book-Roadmap-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Childrens-Book-Roadmap-1-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Childrens-Book-Roadmap-1.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-to-consider-before-writing-a-children-s-book\">Questions to Consider Before Writing a Children\u2019s Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-parents-want-to-buy-this-book\">Will parents want to buy this book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For books marketed to younger audiences, you need to know that parents will want to buy this book. Children usually don\u2019t spend the money to buy your story. Yes, make something entertaining for kids \u2014 but you need parents to buy your book first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary purchaser of children\u2019s books is between 30 and 44 years old. Females make up more than 70% of these buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few ways you could really get to better know your audience are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spend time with age groups you\u2019re targeting and their parents\/guardians (whether in real life or on social media)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to parents and teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give a survey to women within the target age range from your own social circles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Market research is also a <em>huge<\/em> tool to see what books parents are looking to buy their children. You'd be surprised at how much interest some themes get when compared to others. Take a look at this example here, showing the search volume for common children's book themes on Amazon: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37439\" style=\"width:523px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes.png 726w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes-36x11.png 36w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Childrens_Books_Themes-48x15.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Data provided by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kpreneur--rocket.thrivecart.com\/publisher-rocket\/\">Publisher Rocket<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right away, you should see that some topics get way more interest than others- and depending on your personal goals, you might want to avoid writing a book about a topic with low searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Side Note: We recently reviewed another great course on publishing children's books, <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/self-publishing-made-simple-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our review here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-know-the-basic-structure-of-a-children-s-book\">Do you know the [basic] structure of a children\u2019s book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing a children\u2019s storybook, it\u2019s really important to know the basic structure of a children\u2019s book. There are lots of templates for writing a children\u2019s book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about children\u2019s books and how to structure your writing for a younger audience, you could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Study books that fall into your targeted age group. What is the general layout? What vocabulary is used?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a bookstore or library and browse through the kids\u2019 section to get a feel for this genre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for age group trends and consumer trends in general via sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slideshare<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk to experts in child psychology and learning to understand the unique needs of children at each age level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is there a template for writing a children\u2019s book?<\/strong> Yes, there are many templates for writing a children\u2019s book. Here are some of my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My own <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eevijones.com\/how-to-write-a-childrens-book-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Write a Children\u2019s Book Template<\/a> (it\u2019s free with lots of added resources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Template.net\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.template.net\/design-templates\/print\/childrens-book-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illustrated Children\u2019s Book Template<\/a> (not all are free, but very professionally done with lots of different choices)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write Kids\u2019 Books <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.writekidsbooks.org\/2014\/09\/can-i-have-another-free-microsoft-word.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Microsoft Word children\u2019s book template<\/a> (for chapter books for slightly older kids )<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claire O\u2019Brien\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/claireobrienart.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/writing-picture-book-in-scrivener-free.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Picture Book Scrivener Template<\/a> (for everyone\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/scrivenerall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">favorite book-writing software, Scrivener<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used to Tech\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/usedtotech.com\/free-book-templates-in-word\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Editable Book Templates in Word<\/a> (for Microsoft Word)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-explain-your-book-concept-before-writing\">Can you explain your book concept before writing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be able to explain your book concept to anyone in a single sentence and in fewer than 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To best explain your book concept to potential readers or traditional publishers, you should develop a <a href=\"https:\/\/publishedtodeath.blogspot.com\/2018\/03\/loglines-and-pitches-how-to-reduce-your.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">logline<\/a> that encapsulates the plot and the hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not concisely explaining your book\u2019s concept, you might lose potential readers and publishers because it\u2019s too confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-writing-a-children-s-book-things-to-avoid\">Writing a Children\u2019s Book: Things to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These 7 writing tips may help you avoid common issues when writing a children\u2019s book:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t confuse age categories.<\/strong> I will talk more about the different age ranges shortly, but in essence, board Books for 0- to 2-year-olds should not have long words or long sentences. Middle Grade books should not feature profanities, and Young Adult fiction should not contain many illustrations (if at all).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid too many words<\/strong> in younger children\u2019s literature. Picture books should never contain more than 800 words, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/parts-of-a-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">front matter and back matter<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t make the moral of your story too obvious<\/strong>. Kids can smell a lesson being taught, and they don\u2019t like it. Instead, subtly weave lessons into the story and characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid a bland title<\/strong>. Your title should interest potential buyers, clearly show what your story is about, and be <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/advanced-google-search-tactics-for-authors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easily searchable on Google<\/a> and Amazon. Also, always use a subtitle to <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-marketing-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up your marketing game<\/a>. Subtitles mean more keywords associated with your book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t write <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/static-character\/\">bland characters<\/a><\/strong>. Your main character should take an active role in the plot, making bold decisions that move the story forward. Also, colorful personalities play well with younger kids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid a slow start<\/strong>. Start your children\u2019s book off with something exciting and suspenseful. Kids can lose interest if your story is slow, so be sure to hook your little reader from the very beginning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skimp on an illustrator<\/strong>. This is where many aspiring children\u2019s authors struggle a bit. You don\u2019t have to spend a fortune, but because illustrations play such a big part in children\u2019s books, it\u2019s important to use high-quality work. l While Young Adult books won\u2019t need illustrations any longer, they are a must for books up until Middle Grade books. Especially those for younger kids will need vibrant illustrations on nearly every page. Picture Books should emphasize images just as much as the text.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"standard-cta testimonial nohover\" id=\"cta-block_60a2b4d918236\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-inner row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"cta-media col-md-4\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"cta-media-inner\">\r\n                    \r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">                        \r\n                        \r\n                        \r\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/KDP-Rocket-Box-copy-4.png\" alt=\"KDP Rocket Box copy\" height=\"274\" width=\"250\">\r\n                        \r\n                        <\/a>                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"cta-body col-md-8\" style=\"text-align:center;\">  \r\n                            <a class=\"cta-heading\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\">\r\n                            <h3>Best Book Marketing Software<\/h3>\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                        \r\n            <p>Over 47,000+ authors, NYT bestsellers, and publishing companies use Publisher Rocket to gain key insight to the market.\u00a0<b>Help your book now<\/b><\/p>\n            <a class=\"offer-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/rocket-in-content\" alt=\"Get Rocket Now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Get Rocket Now<\/a>        <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-a-children-s-book-in-9-steps\">How to Write a Children\u2019s Book in 9 Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to make a children\u2019s book. Below is every resource you\u2019re going to need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a step-by-step guide on how to write a children\u2019s book:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Choose the format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know your target category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a writing style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate important elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-development\/\">Use solid characters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the story engaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-proofreading-software\/\">Proofread and edit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/childrens-book-illustration-styles\/\">Illustrate your book<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-1-choose-the-format\"><a id=\"anchor-1\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 1<\/span>. Choose the Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should you publish an ebook or paperback?<\/strong> You should consider publishing your children\u2019s book in both <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/epub-vs-mobi-vs-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ebook format<\/a> and paperback format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paperback is still the most popular format for children\u2019s books. If you\u2019re looking to sell your children\u2019s book on Amazon or in <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/sell-your-books-indie-bookstore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brick-and-mortar stores<\/a>, you should invest in a high-quality paperback format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ebooks are not a very popular medium for children\u2019s books. However, children\u2019s ebook usage is continuously increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most parents still prefer their kids to read print books, but the number of parents who prefer ebooks or who have no preference is growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ebooks also come in handy during promotions and review requests. Giving away an ebook for review is a lot easier and more cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little research, you can determine how well books are selling in your desired format. Here's an example of five competing paperback books on Amazon showing for the keyword &#8220;Children's Books About Puppies&#8221;, which should give you an idea of how well that format is performing.  You can even see how many pages these books are, so you can calculate your estimated costs!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37481\" style=\"width:517px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246.png 886w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246-36x11.png 36w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-134246-48x14.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Price, Earnings, and Pages Data provided by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kpreneur--rocket.thrivecart.com\/publisher-rocket\/\">Publisher Rocket<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that a study out of the University of Michigan found that storytime with ebooks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/health-47666948\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is not as effective<\/a>. Compared with physical book storytime, parents spent more time talking about the technology, instead of the book\u2019s content, during ebook storytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So physical children\u2019s books won\u2019t go away anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-2-know-your-target-category\"><a id=\"anchor-2\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 2<\/span>. Know Your Target Category<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To write a children\u2019s book, you need to know your target category \u2014 that is, the age of your target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When publishing on Amazon, you will be asked to list what ages your book is for. So it\u2019s important to add the most appropriate age range. Otherwise you may receive lots of negative <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-get-book-reviews-with-no-blog-no-list-and-no-begging\/\">reviews from parents<\/a> and other caregivers that thought your book to be unsuitable for their little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the kids\u2019 age reading your book, you will want to adjust the number of illustrations, <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-many-words-in-a-novel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">word count<\/a>, writing style, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children\u2019s books fall into one of these 5 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Board books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picture books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapter books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle grade chapter books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young Adult books<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a table to show average statistics for the most common types of children\u2019s books:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_12588\"\n         class=\" footable_parent 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Colorful illustrations and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/types-of-characters\/\">fun characters<\/a> are more necessary in children\u2019s books than in adult fiction. Where adults can mentally grapple with ambiguity, kids prefer resolved stories and answered questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each stage of development in a child\u2019s life requires a different story structure and book setup. Adapting to each stage and its cognitive ability is essential if we want our book to be meaningful, educational, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-board-books\">Board Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Board Books are considered the youngest category \u2014 including on Amazon\u2019s marketplace. They are for kids aged 0 to 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Board Book is printed on thick paperboard. Often, it contains all pictures or fewer than 100 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most of these categories, but especially these Board Books, marketing to parents is probably more important than appealing to kids. Of course, you want your book to be fun and intriguing to children. But make sure you give parents what they\u2019re looking for: a good message and subtle, effective education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-social-warfare-click-to-tweet social-warfare-admin-block\"><div class=\"sw-tweet-clear\"><\/div><a class=\"swp_CTT style1\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Australian+author+Mem+Fox+sums+it+up+perfectly%3A+%E2%80%9CWriting+a+picture+book+is+like+writing+%E2%80%98War+and+Peace%E2%80%99+in+Haiku.%E2%80%9D&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-write-a-childrens-book\/\" data-link=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Australian+author+Mem+Fox+sums+it+up+perfectly%3A+%E2%80%9CWriting+a+picture+book+is+like+writing+%E2%80%98War+and+Peace%E2%80%99+in+Haiku.%E2%80%9D&url=https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-write-a-childrens-book\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"sw-click-to-tweet\"><span class=\"sw-ctt-text\">Australian author Mem Fox sums it up perfectly: \u201cWriting a picture book is like writing \u2018War and Peace\u2019 in Haiku.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"sw-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<i class=\"sw swp_twitter_icon\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-picture-books\">Picture Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture Books are the next category of children\u2019s books. They are for 3- to 5-year-olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s picture books contain up to 400 words, but there should still be vibrant illustrations on every page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chapter-books\">Chapter Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called the \u201cEarly Readers\u201d category, Chapter Books are just what they sound like \u2014 the first books that children will read with the story split up into chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though some children will be excited to start reading chapter books, others will be reluctant. The broad age range for basic Chapter Books is 6 to 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-middle-grade\">Middle Grade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Middle Grade books are for children 8 to 12 \u2014 a step up from Chapter Books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These books typically feature a protagonist aged 10 to 13, slightly older than the reader. They should contain no profane language, no violence, and no romance outside of a first kiss or an innocent crush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common themes include friendship, acceptance, good conquering evil, and the importance of family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Middle Grade book is longer than a Chapter Book but shorter than a YA book. It usually contains between 30,000 and 45,000 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-young-adult\">Young Adult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Young Adult books are targeted towards readers aged 13 to 18. Abbreviated as YA, Young Adult is meant to appeal to teenagers, although it\u2019s important to note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/entertainment\/archive\/2017\/12\/why-so-many-adults-are-love-young-adult-literature\/547334\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than half<\/a> of YA books sold are read by adults older than 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people also use \u201cYoung Adult\u201d to mean a genre where the protagonist doesn\u2019t fit in, the parents are absent, they live in a post-apocalyptic world, and a coming-of-age story takes center stage. These are tropes and don\u2019t necessarily apply to every YA story, but you get the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YA books won\u2019t always be considered children\u2019s books. But some traditional publishers may classify \u201cYoung Adult\u201d as a children\u2019s book category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-3-choose-a-title\"><a id=\"anchor-3\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 3<\/span>. Choose a Title<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to choose a winning title for your children\u2019s book. You could do this after it\u2019s written, but having a title in mind may guide you in your writing. You can always improve and change the title after the story is written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A creative title lets your story\u2019s personality shine through. But you also want readers to actually <em>find<\/em> your book. This could be difficult if you don\u2019t name your children\u2019s book correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Dave at Kindlepreneur wrote excellent articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-title-a-book-with-good-book-titles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Title a Book<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/free-book-title-generator-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Title Generators<\/a>. They will definitely help you craft that perfect title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To title a children\u2019s book, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To grab a reader\u2019s attention (or a parent\u2019s attention)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To clearly tell what the story is about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An easily searchable title, hard to confuse for something else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-choose-kindle-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keywords that match<\/a> what your audience is searching for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The book <em>The Color Monster<\/em>: <em>A Story About Emotions<\/em> is a great example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It grabs your attention because kids usually don\u2019t associate monsters with different moods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It tells parents and kids that this story is about different monsters with different emotions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is one of the first results when you search \u201cmonster book for kids.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has the word \u201cmonster,\u201d a very common search term for boy\u2019s books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The subtitle reads \u201cA Story About Emotions,\u201d and includes \u201cemotions,\u201d which is another <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/keywords-in-your-book-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common keyword<\/a> parents look for in their children\u2019s books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaking of subtitles:<\/strong> It\u2019s important to include a subtitle underneath your title. This helps the marketing of your book by including <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/kindle-keywords-fiction-author-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional keywords<\/a> that parents can search for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, some kids book genres have decent money coming into them, with less competition.&nbsp;So, make sure you do your research beforehand and see what possible types of kids books you can create.  One way you can quickly see the competition of a genre is checking out your book's Amazon categories, and seeing how many sales it takes per day to become a bestseller. That should give you a good idea of the competition in that genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, take a look at the competition difference here for several children's categories about specific animals. Many young children have a favorite, and making a high quality book in a lower competition category can help your book be discovered by readers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37454\" style=\"width:509px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115.png 741w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115-24x9.png 24w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115-36x13.png 36w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-125115-48x17.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Data provided by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kpreneur--rocket.thrivecart.com\/publisher-rocket\/\">Publisher Rocket<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By writing a quality book for a category with low competition, but significant interest, your children's book will stand out from the crowd. If you decide to target a high competition category, just know there are publishers and authors with high experience already in that space, and you will have to work harder to capture a customer's attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-4-find-a-writing-style\"><a id=\"anchor-4\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 4<\/span>. Find a Writing Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to find a writing style that fits the age group you are writing for, the associated word count, the story you\u2019re telling, and your own preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be an excellent writer, an engaging blogger, maybe even an already accomplished author of adult fiction or nonfiction. But when it comes to writing style for children, you have to adopt a new mindset and an appropriate writing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some writing styles you should consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Rhyme:<\/strong> If you decide to write your book in rhyme, you need to make the rhyme very, very good. Make sure lines have the same syllable counts and rhythms. Don\u2019t force bad rhymes or skip rhyming. Be consistent. (The Little Blue Truck and Llama Llama books are excellent examples.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Past or Present Tense:<\/strong> Kids prefer books in the present tense, actively engaging them in the story. They\u2019re experiencing it as it happens, rather than being removed from something that happened in the past. (Maisy books are a great present-tense example.).   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First or Third Person:<\/strong> A third-person narrator\u2019s voice may give you more freedom and flexibility. Children tend to prefer it to the first person. However, if it works with your theme to tell the story through a first-person narrator\u2019s eyes, then make that choice. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no right or wrong approach; it\u2019s merely a question of style. Once you have chosen your style, you will need to stick to it throughout the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" id=\"h-step-5-incorporate-important-elements\" style=\"color:#f7782d\">STEP 5<span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">. Incorporate Important Elements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you write a children\u2019s book, there are important elements that you need to incorporate, such as an appropriate theme, <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/character-name-generator\/\">memorable characters<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-format-dialogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relatable dialogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your inspired story idea is only as strong as how you tell it. There\u2019s a beginning, a middle, and an end. There are actions, scenes, and emotions. Be sure to be clear about your core message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5 most important elements in a good children\u2019s book:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Unforgettable characters:<\/strong> The best characters have strong personalities, make bold moves, and go after their dreams against all odds. Children fall in love with them and want to be like them. Children want to relate to the main character in some way. They also relate to kids that are just a bit older than them. Characters who remind kids of themselves are the most unforgettable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suspenseful action\/hook:<\/strong> Beginning a children\u2019s book with a <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-start-a-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suspenseful action or hook<\/a> is an effective way to draw in young readers. Consistent action throughout your story is vital, as it will hold the reader\u2019s attention. Chapter books, for example, usually end each chapter with a cliffhanger to ensure the reader keeps turning the pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Realistic dialogue: <\/strong>Children like to read stories that sound like they talk. Listen to conversations you hear around you; none of them will sound like the nicely flowing, full sentences you <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-write-faster\/\">learned to write<\/a> in school. Make sure you\u2019re using age-appropriate language that kids will understand and relate to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good storyline:<\/strong> A good storyline means there are always obstacles and challenges for your characters, ever-escalating the action. Note that little ones like happy endings and answered questions. If your storyline lacks a happy ending, you risk upsetting the reader or leaving them dissatisfied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The instant recall factor: <\/strong>You want your book\u2019s character to remain in the minds of your little readers long after they\u2019ve read your book. If kids ask to read it over and over again, you can consider your story a success.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While the sequence and rhythm of events are significant, keep in mind that not all stories have the same structure. There is no one formula because following a formula would rob stories of their true potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s crucial to have an intentional structure. But if it doesn\u2019t fit perfectly, don\u2019t force it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Story-Elements.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Story-Elements.jpg 634w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Story-Elements-300x36.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-6-use-solid-characters\"><a id=\"anchor-6\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 6<\/span>. Use Solid Characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to use solid characters in your children\u2019s book. Interesting, unforgettable characters are a must, especially when helping kids recall your story and core message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best characters in children\u2019s books\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>are around the age of the child, if not a few years older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have colorful personalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make bold choices that move the story along<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>speak as the readers speak (dialogue style)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have relatable wants and dreams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also important to research a character's surface level attributes before starting to write your book. Children will often ask their parents for a specific type of character such as a train, or a pig, or any other current interest they may have.  For example, take a look at how much bestselling books earn for these character types, as well as the level of competition become a bestseller:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37473\" style=\"width:645px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242.png 936w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242-36x10.png 36w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-20-132242-48x14.png 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Data provided by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kpreneur--rocket.thrivecart.com\/publisher-rocket\/\">Publisher Rocket<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-7-make-the-story-engaging\"><a id=\"anchor-7\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 7<\/span>. Make the Story Engaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make the story engaging in your children\u2019s book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need a good ending. Younger kids need a happy ending that satisfies them. You don\u2019t want to make a kid cry because your story ended sadly. That doesn\u2019t mean slightly more realistic conclusions are pointless, but your audience may struggle to understand complex topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, make sure your main character is making deliberate choices to move the story forward. If they aren\u2019t making any decisions, they probably shouldn\u2019t be the main character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any good story needs suspense, no matter your age category. Cliffhangers are a great way to engage your reader. In a younger book, a cliffhanger may be as simple as writing \u201cPeek-a-\u201d on one page, then \u201cBOO!\u201d on the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of suspenseful questions that different age ranges should ask throughout the story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In your picture book<\/strong>, is the caterpillar going to achieve its dream of becoming a butterfly? Is the mama cow going to find its baby calf?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In middle grade books<\/strong>, is the girl going to get her first kiss? Is the boy going to convince his parents to let him get the big Nerf water gun?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In YA books<\/strong>, is the protagonist going to realize she\u2019s beautiful and save the world?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-8-proofread-edit\"><a id=\"anchor-8\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 8<\/span>. Proofread & Edit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you finish your first draft, you need to proofread and edit your children\u2019s books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Kindlepreneur\u2019s useful article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-proofreading-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Proofreading Services You'll Ever Find<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should wait to hire a professional editor until you have self-edited your book. But you need a pro to look at your work before publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing is a valuable and necessary investment, particularly for anything longer than 600 words. A professional proofreader or a line editor can help with spelling and grammar. For chapter books and beyond, you may want to hire a developmental editor to look at the big picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good editor is instrumental in making your book a success because poor spelling, grammar, and book structure will reflect poorly on you as a children\u2019s book writer, leading to negative reviews and fewer sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your book and its message might be fantastic, but too many errors will be noticed by your readers. They may voice their opinion in a review like this, which ultimately lowers your overall rating.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Book-Review.jpg\" alt=\"why-editors-important-write-children's-book\" class=\"wp-image-10414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Book-Review.jpg 684w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Book-Review-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So if your book is more than 600-800 words long, you should send it off to a professional editor for proofing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can go over it yourself and let your significant other <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/calculate-series-read-through\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read through<\/a> it. But letting an unbiased, independent professional look over it will make your manuscript as good as it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find a great editor, read Kindlepreneur\u2019s handy article <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-editors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Selecting The Best Book Editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading instruction-box\" id=\"h-step-9-illustrate-your-book\"><a id=\"anchor-9\"><\/a><span style=\"color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">STEP 9<\/span>. Illustrate Your Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to adding illustrations to your children\u2019s book, there are three options you can choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Do it yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hire someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination of both<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best option for you will depend on your budget, time, skill level, and trust you\u2019re willing to put into someone else's interpretation of your story.<br>Illustrating your book may take almost as much time as \u2014 if not more time than \u2014 actually writing the words of your children\u2019s book.<br>I\u2019ve broken up the illustration process into 7 steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Choose your orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your image sizing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a storyboard\/book dummy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine text & illustration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose an illustrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay for illustrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain your illustrations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"offer-box\">Your book cover is a particularly important illustration. Make sure it attracts the right readers! Services like 100 Covers can really make it shine with special typography.<center><a class=\"offer-button-box\" href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/100covers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check Out 100 CoversHere<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-choose-your-orientation\">1. Choose Your Orientation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to picture books, there are 3 orientations to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Vertical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Horizontal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Square<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>(This doesn\u2019t apply to chapter books or books for older children. Those usually feature the classic 5\u00bd\u201d x 8\u201d format.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should choose your book\u2019s orientation early on since it will inform virtually every decision about illustrations down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a hard and fast rule, but here are general reasons to choose each:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orientation-II.png\" alt=\"Orientation of children's books\" class=\"wp-image-10417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orientation-II.png 831w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orientation-II-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orientation-II-768x333.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vertical images<\/strong> are great for character-based books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Horizontal images<\/strong> are best for a journey-like story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square images<\/strong> are excellent for instructional books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-plan-your-image-sizing\">2. Plan Your Image Sizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you hire an illustrator or create the illustrations yourself, you\u2019ll want to make sure you plan your image sizing correctly. This way, once you upload your artwork, everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the most common sizes for children\u2019s book images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>5.5\u201d x 8.5\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\u201d x 9\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.14 x 9.21\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\u201d x 10\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\u201d x 10\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.5\u201d x 8.5\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8.5\u201d x 11\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on having your images cover the entire page, make sure to add 0.125\u201d to the top and bottom, as well as one side. This accounts for trimming (sections to be removed in printing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon offers <a href=\"https:\/\/kdp.amazon.com\/en_US\/help\/topic\/G201834230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handy templates<\/a> to plan your image sizing. But remember that you\u2019ll still have to add the bleed allowance yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninjaunits.com\/converters\/pixels\/inches-pixels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inches-to-pixels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninjaunits.com\/converters\/pixels\/pixels-inches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pixels-to-inches<\/a> converters. These help you know how large your image should be, depending on your selected trim size. Be sure to choose a DPI (dots per inch) of 300 when using the mentioned converter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-create-a-storyboard-book-dummy\">3. Create a Storyboard\/Book Dummy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A storyboard or book dummy helps you decide what to include in each illustration and how the text will match up with the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is meant to help you determine which illustrations you want to include, better informing your quest to find and hire an illustrator. This step is extra helpful if you are planning to create your illustrations yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The storyboard creation process doesn\u2019t have to be perfect. Be expressive, and have fun. In the end, you\u2019ll probably create a few different versions, each being an improvement over the previous one.<br><br><strong>How to create a storyboard or book dummy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Fold enough blank sheets of paper and staple the stack down the middle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print out your manuscript on a separate paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut and paste each block of text into the book dummy (folded paper).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip through each page, read your pasted text, and think of an illustration that would go nicely with that particular text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start sketching on the page of pasted text \u2014 or on the opposite page if that\u2019s more helpful. Then you can visualize everything before you give your work to an illustrator.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image border\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Book-Dummy.png\" alt=\"How to make a children's book dummy\" class=\"wp-image-18795\" style=\"width:698px;height:504px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Book-Dummy.png 931w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Book-Dummy-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Book-Dummy-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-combine-text-illustration\">4. Combine Text & Illustration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How you combine your text and illustrations is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it's a crucial element on how to write a children's book. Whatever you choose, be consistent throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways of combining text and illustrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Text as part of the image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text and image separate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-text-as-part-of-the-image\">Text as Part of the Image<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Having the text as part of the image makes your <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-format-a-book\/\">book format<\/a> much more straightforward,, and looks consistent across all devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you decide to include the text in the image itself, this will have to be done by your illustrator. This method makes editing the text a bit harder \u2014 any changes or corrections have to be made within the image itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below (left) is a page from my book <em>The Garbage Trucks Are Here<\/em>, and on the right is a page from my book <em>A Gemstone Adventure<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Text-COMBO.jpg\" alt=\"text-illustration-layout-how-to-write-a-children's-book\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-text-and-image-separate\">Text and Image Separate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The other option is to have the text and image separate. The text sits below or above the illustration or on a separate page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a double-page spread from my chapter book series, The Amulet Of Amser. It has an image on the left-hand page and the text on the right-hand page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can arrange this layout by yourself. You don't have to involve your illustrator.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Text-COMBO-II.jpg\" alt=\"Text and image in children's book\" class=\"wp-image-10420\" style=\"width:683px;height:458px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Text-COMBO-II.jpg 910w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Text-COMBO-II-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Text-COMBO-II-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-choose-an-illustrator\">5. Choose an Illustrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I've started gathering individual authors and agencies into one big list to help with your search. Check them and their sites out below. Keep in mind that I haven't used these services myself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_21995\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"21995\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Children&#039;s Book Illustrators\"            id=\"footable_21995\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_450842148_21995\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_21995 ninja_table_unique_id_450842148_21995 ui table tmobile-fix nt_type_legacy_table celled striped compact vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_designer \">Illustrator<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_specialty \">Specialties<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"1782\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_1782\">\n            <td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evgeniamalina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Evgenia Malina<\/a><\/td><td>Fiction and non-fiction for children, educational, colored, or black and white. Audience age - 6+<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1783\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_1783\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catling-art.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Andy Catling Illustration<\/a><\/td><td>Picture books, YA books, Book covers (various)<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1787\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_1787\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jennifer-nelson-artists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Jennifer Nelson Artists, Inc.<\/a><\/td><td>Variety of specialties \u2013 they represent 15 artists worldwide<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1788\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_1788\">\n            <td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.izzipics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Izabela Ciesinska<\/a><\/td><td><span>Adorable characters, whimsical, commercial<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1789\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_1789\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alene-art.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Alison Mutton, Alene Illustration<\/a><\/td><td><span>Children\u2019s illustration for picture books, chapter books and covers, in modern, fairytale, low fantasy or historical settings<\/span><span>children\u2019s illustration for picture books, chapter books and covers, in modern, fairytale, low fantasy or historical settings<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1790\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_1790\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davehillsart.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Dave Hill<\/a><\/td><td><span>Picture Books, Chapter Books, Cover Design, Dummy Book Production<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1791\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_1791\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artuscreative.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Artus Creative<\/a><\/td><td>Cartoon Illustrations<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1792\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_1792\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/annewertheim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wertheim Illustration<\/a><\/td><td><span>Fiction and non-fiction children\u2019s picture books and book covers, realistic, animals and people\u00a0<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1793\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_1793\">\n            <td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.billledger.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Bill Ledger Cartoon Studio<\/a><\/td><td><span>3D and 2D illustration for children\u2019s books and commercial projects<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1794\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_1794\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kristylankford.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Kristy Lankford<\/a><\/td><td><span>Specializes in early childhood and elementary-aged publications, but not opposed to YA as well. Uses mixed media materials that include watercolor, ink, color pencils, gouache, and digital software.<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1795\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_1795\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddpumpkinstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">John Peter Meiring<\/a><\/td><td><span>Children book Illustration, comics, and graphics<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1796\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_1796\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beehiveillustration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Beehive Illustration<\/a><\/td><td><span>Represent over 150 illustrators worldwide. Specializing in children's illustration.<\/span><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1797\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_1797\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/danungureanu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Dan Ungureanu<\/a><\/td><td>Children's book illustration, editorial illustration<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1822\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_1822\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooddharma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zoe Ranucci<\/a><\/td><td><div>Children\u2019s picture book illustration, layout and design, and character development. Strives to infuse projects with diversity, happiness and positivity.<\/div><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1831\" class=\"ninja_table_row_14 nt_row_id_1831\">\n            <td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.priscilla-kim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Priscilla Kim<\/a><\/td><td>YA covers, primarily fantasy, modern and horror<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"1968\" class=\"ninja_table_row_15 nt_row_id_1968\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Marty Jones<\/a><\/td><td>Realistically-styled illustration<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n                    <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_12588'>\n                        #footable_12588  {\n    font-family: ;\n    font-size: px;\n    }\n\n\n    #footable_12588 tbody tr td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n    background-color: rgba(252, 254, 255, 1) !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 tbody tr td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n    background-color: rgba(252, 254, 255, 1) !important;\n    }\n\n    #footable_12588 tbody tr:hover td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 tbody tr:hover td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    }\n\n    #footable_12588 thead tr.footable-header th span::before {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588,\n    #footable_12588 table {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color: rgba(252, 254, 255, 1) !important;\n    border-color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 thead tr.footable-filtering th {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588:not(.hide_all_borders) thead tr.footable-filtering th {\n            border : 1px solid transparent !important;\n        }\n    #footable_12588 .input-group-btn:last-child > .btn:not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 tr.footable-header, #footable_12588 tr.footable-header th, .colored_table #footable_12588 table.ninja_table_pro.inverted.table.footable-details tbody tr th {\n    background-color: rgba(41, 46, 60, 1) !important;\n    color:  !important;\n    }\n    \n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:hover {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 tbody tr:hover td {\n    border-color:  !important;\n    }\n            #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n        background-color: rgba(237, 236, 236, 1) !important;\n        color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd) {\n        background-color: rgba(252, 251, 251, 1) !important;\n        color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even):hover {\n        background-color:  !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd):hover {\n        background-color:  !important;\n        }\n\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even) td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even) td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even) tr:hover td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(even) tr:hover td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd) tr:hover td span.fooicon-plus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n        #footable_12588 tbody tr:nth-child(odd) tr:hover td span.fooicon-minus:before {\n        background-color: rgba(38, 38, 38, 1) !important;\n        }\n    \n    #footable_12588 tfoot .footable-paging {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588 tfoot .footable-paging .footable-page.active a {\n    background-color:  !important;\n    }\n    #footable_12588:not(.hide_all_borders) tfoot tr.footable-paging td {\n    border-color:  !important;\n    }\n    \n#footable_12588 td.ninja_column_0 { text-align: center; 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Most importantly, these sites are <strong>cost-effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On most outsourcing sites, you\u2019ll post your project (similar to a job offering), and children\u2019s book illustrators will bid on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get an idea of how much you should be offering, browse some of the platform\u2019s current projects. Know that your bid sets a baseline only, as each illustrator will bid individually on your project if he or she is interested in working with you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"offer-box\"><b>FREE BONUS DOWNLOAD<\/b>: To get you started with your illustrator search, I\u2019ve created swipe files that you can use to post your Illustrator Project Description into any of the previously suggested sites. You can download it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eevijones.com\/kindlepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After the initial bidding process (usually a couple of days), you will have to go through each illustrator\u2019s profile and portfolio to decide who would \u2014 or wouldn\u2019t \u2014 be a great fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Here\u2019s a helpful vetting process to see if an illustrator is a good fit:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at their profile and read through previous reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View their portfolio to get a feel for their style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a sample of their work to see how effectively they can turn your writing into illustrations and how well they follow instructions. View an example of such a request <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eevijones.com\/request-illustrator-sample\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with this link<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pay-for-illustrations\">6. Pay for Illustrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to pay for illustrations. An illustrator is more critical than an <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-become-a-book-editor\/\">editor<\/a> for picture books \u2014 the illustrations are what the reader will be most focused on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a feel for acceptable prices for a project, browse websites to find postings for similar projects. Actual prices differ significantly from service provider to service provider and change drastically over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments are generally released based on milestones that you set, such as the completion of the storyboard. The milestone setup will depend on the scope of your project and the platform you are using to hire your illustrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of your illustrator depends on multiple things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Number of illustrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity of the artwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illustrator\u2019s skill level and experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location of the illustrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-obtain-the-illustrations\">7. Obtain the Illustrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose the best-fitting illustrator for your project and they\u2019ve completed their work, you need to obtain the illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want <strong>high-resolution images<\/strong> (300 dpi) with the proper sizing and the <strong>raw files<\/strong> of all images. This will enable you to make changes directly to your illustrations if need be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>signed art release form<\/strong> is relevant if you decide to hire an illustrator <em>directly<\/em>. 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Should I copyright my children\u2019s book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to whether or not you should copyright your children\u2019s book is entirely up to you. Just know that under U.S. copyright law, you already own your work the instant you write it down. However, you can protect your copyright by registering it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Copyright Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Kindlepreneur\u2019s handy article written by a lawyer: <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-copyright-a-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Copyright a Book in the US<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should I not do when writing a children\u2019s book?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-what-should-i-not-do-when-writing-a-children-s-book\">2. What should I <em>not<\/em> do when writing a children\u2019s book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should try not to sound too preachy or instructional about your themes and morals. Kids are very perceptive. They smell an agenda miles away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not leave a story unresolved or a question unanswered. Depending on the age group you\u2019re writing your children\u2019s book for, you need to provide a satisfying ending \u2014 particularly for smaller kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not break patterns. Children love a routine. The key to routines or patterns is to not break them. In your children's book, once we\u2019ve established a pattern (rhyme, repeating phrase, character behavior, etc.), try your best to stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-how-do-i-convert-my-children-s-book-into-an-ebook\">3. How do I convert my children\u2019s book into an ebook?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to convert your children\u2019s book into an ebook is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1002979921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon\u2019s Kindle Kids\u2019 Book Creator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I use other methods, I love working with and recommending this simple yet powerful tool. It\u2019s FREE and helps you create an ebook version for your illustrated children\u2019s book. You can import artwork, add text, and create Kindle Text Pop-Ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best part is that there\u2019s no HTML\/CSS knowledge required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-should-my-children-s-book-have-a-subtitle\">4. Should my children\u2019s book have a subtitle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, your children\u2019s book <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-select-a-subtitle-that-sells\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">should have a subtitle<\/a>, mainly for marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I share in my book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0791LY49P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How To Self-Publish A Children\u2019s Book<\/em><\/a>, making use of <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-select-a-subtitle-that-sells\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a subtitle<\/a> can be very beneficial for connecting with potential readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving your children\u2019s book a subtitle provides you with <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-choose-kindle-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an additional opportunity<\/a> to use keywords, key phrases, or synonyms that potential readers might be using when searching for a children\u2019s book like yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a subtitle also allows for more creative freedom than with your actual title. So if your title itself doesn't fully communicate the topic of the book, you\u2019ll have the subtitle as a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figure out what is trending in children's books using <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/click\/PublisherRocket?utm_source=kindlepreneur.com&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=How%20To%20Write%20A%20Children's%20Book%20In%209%20Easy%20Steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Publisher Rocket<\/a>. 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Make sure you do your research beforehand and title\/subtitle your children\u2019s book accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-how-do-i-write-a-children-s-book-description\">5. How do I write a children\u2019s book description?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You write a children\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/back-book-cover-blurb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book description<\/a> (blurb) by looking at similar books\u2019 descriptions. Pay special attention to length, word choice, and the style they are written in. That\u2019s usually a great way to see what your audience expects and is used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like books of other genres, your book description is fundamental to your children\u2019s book\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-cover-software-designers-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book cover<\/a> and title help with your book\u2019s discoverability and grabbing a potential buyer\u2019s attention, your description is often the reason a reader decides to buy (or not to buy) your book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you with your blurb format, be sure to check out Dave\u2019s amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/amazon-book-description-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Description Generator<\/a> that takes care of all the text formatting for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-what-category-should-my-children-s-book-be-in\">6. What category should my children's book be in?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon has over 450 paperback and 260 eBook categories for children\u2019s books. Your children\u2019s book should be in the <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">category that best describes<\/a> your audience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Board Book \u2014 0-3 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picture Book \u2014 2-5 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early Reader\/Chapter Book \u2014 6-10 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle Grade Chapter Book \u2014 8-12 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young Adult (Teen) Chapter Book \u2014 12-18 years old<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(These categories are how Amazon\u2019s marketplace categorizes children\u2019s books.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your children\u2019s book setup, you may have noticed that not all children\u2019s book categories are offered as an option. That\u2019s because some of Amazon\u2019s categories need to be unlocked before being selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you set up your children\u2019s book correctly by adding age ranges, you will be able to add your book quickly and easily to any of these hidden categories by following Dave\u2019s steps in his article <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-unlock-the-secret-kindle-categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Choose the Best Book Categories<\/a>. This is a game-changer for you and your children's book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-what-is-the-best-cover-design-for-my-children-s-book\">7. What is the best cover design for my children's book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best book cover design for your children\u2019s book is one that entices potential readers, looks professional to parents, looks fun to kids, and communicates what your book is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the best cover design you can for your children\u2019s book, follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-cover-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide for making standout book covers<\/a>. Then <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-mockup-free-paid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a book mock-up<\/a> for your book marketing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now you know how to write a children\u2019s book!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this guide, and you\u2019ll craft a beautiful story tailored toward your audience. And you\u2019ll have the illustrations to make your children\u2019s book eye-catching, and intriguing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children value creativity and individuality. There is no one way to draw. No one way to paint. No one way to write. It\u2019s about being uniquely you, lending your unique voice to your unique story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t be afraid of the way you write, and you draw because that\u2019s what sets you apart. Diversity is important. Tell <em>your<\/em> story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0791LY49P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How To Self-Publish A Children\u2019s Book &#8211; Everything You Need To Know To Write, Illustrate, Publish, And Market Your Paperback And Ebook<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will teach you how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/format-childrens-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Format<\/a> Your Paper & Ebook Versions of Your Book Step-by-Step<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish Your Paperback and Ebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market Your Freshly Published Children\u2019s Book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing a children\u2019s book is one thing; writing a children\u2019s book that sells is another. 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