Develop Story Ideas for Chapter Books, Middle Grade Fiction, or Young Adult Novels

Master the fundamentals of writing kid’s books with proven techniques from an expert in publishing a kid’s book!

Whether you're writing kid’s books or novels for any age, you need a solid foundation. This comprehensive guide from children's book expert Darcy Pattison reveals the six winning steps that successful authors use when publishing books for kids.

YOUR ROADMAP TO BOOK PUBLISHING KID'S CONTENT

Starting the Journey: Why Editors Focus on Page 1 When Publishing a Kid’s Book
STEP ONE: Clarify Your Idea for Publishing Books for Kids
STEP TWO: Review Your Skills in Writing Kid’s Books
STEP THREE: Plan the Opening Chapter of Your Kid’s Book
STEP FOUR: Plan the Opening Line of Your Kid’s Book
STEP FIVE: Now, Write!
STEP SIX: Revise for Success in Book Publishing Kid’s Markets

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR WRITING KID’S BOOKS

• 29 Plot Templates perfect for book publishing kid's fiction
• 2 Essential Writing Skills for publishing books for kids
• 100 Examples of Opening Lines from children's books
• 7 Weak Openings to Avoid when publishing a kid's book
• 4 Strong Openings proven successful in writing kid's books
• 3 Assignments to Get Unstuck
• 7 Problems to Resolve before publishing books for kids
  

Writing a Book for Kids Series

• Write a Kid’s Picture Book: Create Heartfelt Children’s Books
• Start a Kid’s Novel: Develop Story Ideas for Children's Chapter Books
• Writing a Novel for Kids: Prompts to Create Fun, Heartwarming Chapter Books
• Tell Better Stories for Kids: Revise Your Chapter Books
• Publish a Kid’s Book: Find Surprising Success Self-Publishing

Why read the complete Writing a Book for Kids Series?

The Writing a Book for Kids Series provides a comprehensive roadmap from your first idea to published success. Whether you're writing picture books or novels, these five essential guides cover every aspect of creating, revising, and publishing books for kids. Learn from award-winning author Darcy Pattison's experience and join other writers who've transformed their dreams into published reality. Start with any book that meets your current needs, then explore the complete series to master the entire journey of writing and publishing kid’s books.