How to Write a Children's Book: 8 EASY STEPS!

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Today I am going to show you how to write a kids book. When writing a children's book you can't just sit down and start writing. There is a lot more that goes into writing a children's book and making sure that when writing your kids book, kids are actually going to enjoy it.
So, follow along in this 8 easy steps to writing a children's book video as I take you through all 8 steps one by one. I will also show you different resources that will come in handy when writing your children's book and how you can find the perfect illustrator for your kids book.
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0:00:47 Step 1 - Age Range and Understand Your Market
0:01:42 Step 2 - Choose a Writing Style and Stick With It
0:03:08 Step 3 - Including Important Children Book Elements
0:05:08 Step 4 - Naming Your Book
0:05:59 Step 5 - Decide on an Editor
0:06:39 Step 6 - Decide on Your Books Orientation
0:07:06 Step 7 - Create a Book Dummy or Storyboard
0:07:36 Step 8 - Hiring An Illustrator
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@kienstar7 3 жыл бұрын

1. Age range 2. Writing Style (Rhyming, Past Tense, first / third person, no right or wrong) 3. Children's book element (unique characters, suspenseful hook, realistic dialogue, happy ending, instant recall something to remember with, like a hat) 4. naming 5. editor 6. Book Orientation (vert: character based, hori: journey like, square: board) 7. Book dummy / storyboard (each page or scene for illustrator) 8. hire illustrator i wrote these selfishly for me so that i rmbr

@ummumar9207 2 жыл бұрын

Much thanks:)

@mistymarien 2 жыл бұрын

Ok but what's step 9, 10, and 11??

@crownedsplendor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Screenshot.

@randomcitizen9909 2 жыл бұрын

Good capitalism lesson. Do something useful and even if it’s for self gain, it still benefits others.

@Moscato_Moscato 2 жыл бұрын

@@randomcitizen9909 are they charging everyone for the knowledge?

@annwalker8907 9 ай бұрын

This was the equivalent of a semester class in school in a less than 10 minute video. Incredible. Thank you!

@jakobbourne6381 3 жыл бұрын

When giving books to children as gifts, i highly recommend something where it's a mix of fun and learning, such as *personalised childrens books*

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Great point

@margaretjenkins8893 3 жыл бұрын

This is so true! I bought for my babies a personalized book from LionStories when they were able to make themselves the main characters and choose the setting for their stories :) I love seeing them having fun but also using their creativity

@lindamathies3813 2 жыл бұрын

@@margaretjenkins8893 can the two children books be me, when I was little

@somethingwithbungalows 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindamathies3813 yeh probably

@alyanahzoe 2 ай бұрын

@@Kindlepreneur hi!

@saraholaleye 2 жыл бұрын

I write for a living. I am currently ghostwriting a children's book for a client and I must say it's one of the most interesting genre to write

@nonyabizness956 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an illustrator trying desperately to write my own story so maybe I should be looking for an author 😂

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

True.

@jellylive 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for an illustrator 👀

@nonamccormick9597 3 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge per page? Do you have a site with samples of your work? marionette912@ yahoo.com

@TheCupcakeaholic 3 жыл бұрын

I’m writing books and need an illustrator

@nayanar3658 3 жыл бұрын

@@nonamccormick9597 hey.. I am an illustrator .... do check my Instagram handle nayana_ravindran_ and see if anything interests you..

@KeithWheelerBooks 3 жыл бұрын

8 amazingly clear and concise steps. Great video, Dave! I especially loved your advice on editors. So many people think that writing children’s books is easy because there’s so few words, but the opposite is actually true. Because there are so few words, you need to make sure every word you use is spot on!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@AnneSTalentSpot 2 жыл бұрын

I write and do my own illustrations so even if I have the story down it takes months to get the right amount of illustrations. I also found by reading the storyline to children several ages, I'm able to pick the age range that the story is suited best for.

@spunky6180 2 жыл бұрын

I have been writing kid’s books for 38 years. I have many illustrators. Sometimes we get along so well we do many books together.

@abasiakanananah170 7 ай бұрын

I would love to connect with you. I'm an upcoming children's book writer

@camillatubertini6322 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice presented in a professional, knowledgeable and concise way - as always! Thanks a lot! 😃

@mashedpotato764 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this excellent video! I'm 16 and I'd like to create my very own children's e-book. I'll be the author and also the illustrator soooo hoping it will turn out great.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped!

@MarciaCristina-vk3qr 11 ай бұрын

This is my second Amazon kids tablet purchase. kzfaq.infoUgkxAPUD3wGXVz7iwFny2pBBqGomYxe_7J6U I bought my son his first when he was one and now that he is almost three we just upgraded to this version a couple of months ago. I love that you can control the age content, block certain apps and videos, and free storage space with apps that haven’t been used in a while. This tablet has assisted my son’s learning in so many ways. We love it!

@modernmusicstudio303 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I really enjoy how much you emphasized research at the beginning of the video. Seeing what the demographic is actually reading right now really helps with figuring out how to get your writing out to the audience. I also appreciate how much you dived into the diffeent parts of the writing of a children's book. Thanks for sharing!

@sirmigz 2 жыл бұрын

You inspired me so much! This is so detailed! Thank you so much!!!

@SnarlingMaiden 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. You give us lots when thinking about the many components to a great story book.

@judysheerwatters-youhaveas1996 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video with lots of great advice. Writing Children’s books is not as easy as one would think.

@ritzv74 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful. Instead of buys a few children's books though, visit the library and you can borrow many of them!

@seliaekanem1955 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the short class, it was quite interesting and reviewing. i have written 2 story books, working on my third book, hoping to do better.

@vit_Sonya 2 ай бұрын

When I was 10, I read 'The Silence of the Lambs.' It's still my favorite book, and people still tell me that I'm not ready for something like that. So there are different interest groups, and your story will definitely resonate with someone. Write as you like, write as you wanted when you came up with the idea. (((But of course, I'm not advocating for writing a children book about how a cannibal kills a new victim))) You're the best, don't give up, write, draw, create!

@kelvinengland3991 Ай бұрын

Obsessed with Stephen King from the age of 10😂

@theonewheeler 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and given alot to think abut before diving in, thank you for these great tips!

@Bridget2460 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm in the process of creating my first children's book, your video answered allot of my questions pertaining to selecting an illustrator, the books shape also editing. The book is already written, however, felt stuck not knowing most of the steps you mentioned. Thanks again

@KyraSimoneofficial 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you ☺️

@crystaljones1998 9 ай бұрын

Perfect! Thank you! 😊👍🏼

@ninanoorable 3 жыл бұрын

what a comprehensive and concise video! thank you so much..I liked that you added examples for each tip

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tammi67able 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video!!! Thank you! I’m subscribing

@MikesYogaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thank you!

@annolave1245 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you 😊

@traceyking7299 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I am in the process of my first children's books. This information will really help. I am not an author but I love writing, and mostly done academic essays which is a bit different to children's books. Having said that, I am very humorous and creative minded. I love beautiful imaginary, and illustrations. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me. X

@cocobookprinting9410 2 жыл бұрын

This is Coco from King Fu Color Printing. We are a high quality and professional book printing factory for self publisher authors and publishers

@samanthaprince2835 Жыл бұрын

You and I are in the same boat! I have an elementary education degree and have done a lot of work with kids over my years. Now I’m a stay at home mom with a 3 month old and I’m so excited to start this journey! Good luck to you ❤🎉

@massivedzines5688 5 ай бұрын

This was very informative. THank you!

@ElishevaWolf Жыл бұрын

So helpful, thanks a lot

@unmonoconlentes_5751 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful information, thanks 🙋‍♂️💫

@mirnaalfaro3615 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for share with us this información is good advice.

@michellekahn157 Жыл бұрын

I’m getting started on my baby book so much to decide thank you

@crinamc 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing and transparent advice! Thank you :)

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@bibibishop7685 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your advice

@Priscilla89 Жыл бұрын

Great Thankyou ! I have so much going on in my head o don’t know how to calm in down or which story to tell .

@chucklefun487 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful.

@paolabueso 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! The tips are fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@DelphinusOrcastra Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you 🐬

@HajiMuhammad-uv3wd 6 ай бұрын

Great tutorial!

@beholific 3 жыл бұрын

So much value, thank you!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@renabell1108 2 жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful 🤗🤗

@jacquipenn7047 2 жыл бұрын

Good video for those just starting out.

@bopmo8719 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with solid advice! I recently wrote, illustrated and published my first children's book, "Bop & Mo: Adventures Together, " through KDP. For some reason the 7 keywords don't seem to be helping when searching for my book.

@MarcCareyBooks 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video.

@stephvandykeozzy 2 жыл бұрын

I love your advice because I've been planning to write more kids' books. Recently I wrote a kids' book that's around the age range of Grade School kids. That one I wrote for my nephew and he told he liked it but I never published it. I wish I could get an editor for it and maybe publish. Also, I've been planning to write fairy tales of my own to write more kid stories. Funny thing is that I haven't worked on them yet. Hopefully, I'll get to them soon enough.

@MathQwest 3 жыл бұрын

Short, to the point and full of very useful information. Thank you.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@appynail369 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you your video is my first step to get there wish me luck 🍀🤞

@seiyasrooms 2 жыл бұрын

These are some great tips. Thank you~ I just published my first children’s book. I’ll keep your tips in mind for my next book!!

@westernsinging-mehreet7525 6 ай бұрын

Can you help me for writing?

@NedaDraws 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video!

@videovideoyeah 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jamodiadventures9549 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I am definitely gonna utilize your tips.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@LordCarlX Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@YanYan-fj6sv 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rhodaaduah7872 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing and beautiful. Thanks a million Dave for sharing so much xxx

@appletv9404 2 жыл бұрын

thank you🙏

@christianlifestylemotivation 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one thank you

@faithwilliams7978 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Very detailed and informative. Thank you.

@Kindlepreneur Жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you liked it.

@moonliitt164 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting straight to the point. This has helped me tremendously!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped!

@cocobookprinting9410 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melanie, This is Coco from King Fu Color Printing. We are a high quality and professional book printing factory for self publisher authors and publishers

@shalonpotts5078 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Great tips!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped.

@raphrich310 Жыл бұрын

Nice idea and very interesting

@haritonkasibolo9575 3 жыл бұрын

Great infor

@jaydenmchugh2804 Жыл бұрын

You're good at this I am making a book myself and I think that I got some good info from this video 👍🤑

@Bridgetsky14 Жыл бұрын

Anyone interested in a creative group helping each other to think and then write a kids book

@user-sd2gu6ht4f Ай бұрын

Yes, is there one?

@ellakanegarian6721 24 күн бұрын

Yesssss

@DJcyberslash 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen those exact book covers since like first grade. Good times

@StoryTimewithTia 3 жыл бұрын

I really loved all your great advises here, I'm just beginning this journey of books for children's. Thank you so much for your video very helpful.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cocobookprinting9410 2 жыл бұрын

This is Coco from King Fu Color Printing. We are a high quality and professional book printing factory for self publisher authors and publishers

@wandakawadza7616 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and thank you so much.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@worldwideplumbing 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks!

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@thiliniperera9582 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! this is totally amazing

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@nettizurnelli2073 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing clear explanation, Thanks

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@fneduzone2162 11 ай бұрын

I am interested in writing children's books and used to create videos on my KZfaq channel. Your video is a wonderful guide.

@dominicj44d Жыл бұрын

Great video

@lauralai9694 2 жыл бұрын

8 terrific tips on writing children's books! I, particularly, loved your observation on the book orientation. If it weren't for your point, I would have definitely miss it. Thank you!

@Kindlepreneur 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It's incredibly important to pay attention to.

@jamesm1825 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful, Thank you!

@Kindlepreneur 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@user-io3fx1ol3p 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@STUPIDHUMAN 8 ай бұрын

That's super interesting. So, as a rule of thumb, you should prioritise catchiness in every element of the book's design.

@jennw6354 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, as always! :)

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@riascraftsandsewing4271 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, very helpful tips!! Stay safe👏😀

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@riascraftsandsewing4271 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kindlepreneur Thanks Dave

@thegremlinduke2190 2 жыл бұрын

I am trying to write a fantasy book that take place in school for kids. Moral behind "Never judge someone" I am person too wordy sometimes with kids it's short and simple. Thank you.

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@anthonyfracchiolla2268 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Thank You

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@andrewbueller5894 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, it's nice to put a face to the guy who keeps emailing me. Thanks for all the info; very helpful!

@stonename3655 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@pierrekaranatsios 2 жыл бұрын

One question about your great content video. How will you match the order for the shineon ones and the gift card? And how will you send this in one delivery with both orders.

@alexisonthebeat2438 3 жыл бұрын

Very insightful

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@robertmitford5329 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@lanabrown1443 2 жыл бұрын

I’m an illustrator (on Fiverr) but work has been slow lately so I’ve been thinking about writing my own story. We will see how that goes 😊

@Jumoke-Seun 2 жыл бұрын

Can you illustrate an early reader book for me?

@mymanyhobies 9 ай бұрын

I just started working on my first children's book and will be looking for an illustrator. How can I find you on Fiverr?

@zoeyssecondchance873 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’ve started writing a book series for kids 3-7 (a book that can be in a preschool classroom through first grade classroom). The main character is 5-years-old, and she has Hydrocephalus. It’s very loosely based on my childhood growing up with Hydrocephalus. My co-author is an early childhood special education teacher.

@syds2408 Жыл бұрын

If I may ask you how are you going to publish? I’ve been working on a book my son also has a condition and me being an infant teacher I think I understood what some class books are missing

@syds2408 Жыл бұрын

Also my books are in Spanish

@amagarajerome1800 Жыл бұрын

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@daniellestump8653 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@luisamagidson7872 2 жыл бұрын

I am trying to start writing a series of children books where I will highlight a “disease” mentally or physically in every story and make them the superhero they deserve to be. My first book will be about autism. And it’s animals experiencing these things. I hope it will work out the way I would like to!

@megg7558 10 ай бұрын

Best if you illustrate your own book, that book is truly yours and save a lot of money.

@jeffgarrison238 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend this man to tell you because he is the author of several book everyone rea

@kessan3462 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful 🙂😁

@Kindlepreneur 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@kennyhumble3699 4 жыл бұрын

I'm writing children books!

@Kindlepreneur 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@naturemotivated6735 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! I'm super excited to start on a book. I do have one thought, what about your name? Would you recommend using your real name or coming up with something different, maybe even more catchy?