Chapter 1
IN THIS LESSON
Turning your idea into a manuscript and your manuscript into a book
Writing for Children is a Craft - Learn It! Writing for children is not easier than writing for adults. It is harder. Every word must earn its place. The vocabulary must match your target age while never talking down to young readers. The pacing must be irresistible. And the illustration must do half the storytelling.
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Where and how to find your illustrator
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Style, Art References, Book Layout and Cultural Sensitivity
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Do’s and Don’t when onboarding your illustrator.